Agamjot
A masculine name of Indian origin meaning "unending light".
Name Census estimates that about 110 living Americans carry the first name Agamjot. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Agamjot today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Agamjot births was 2024 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Agamjot. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Agamjot with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
110
~ 1 in 3,115,949 Americans
Peak year
2024
14 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,180
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Agamjot: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Agamjot from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 54 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Agamjot by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Agamjot during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Agamjots live
Origin
Meaning and history of Agamjot
The name Agamjot finds its origins in the Punjabi language and culture of the Indian subcontinent. It is a compound word formed by combining the Sanskrit word "agam," meaning "eternal" or "everlasting," and the Persian word "jot," meaning "light" or "radiance." Thus, the name Agamjot can be interpreted as "eternal light" or "everlasting radiance."
The name is closely associated with the Sikh faith, which has its roots in the Punjab region of India. It is believed to have gained popularity among the Sikh community during the medieval period, particularly in the 16th and 17th centuries, when Sikhism was in its formative years.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Agamjot can be found in the writings of the Sikh Gurus, who were the spiritual leaders and founders of the Sikh religion. The name is mentioned in the Guru Granth Sahib, the sacred scripture of Sikhism, which contains the teachings and writings of the Sikh Gurus.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Agamjot. One such figure was Agamjot Singh (1682-1734), a prominent Sikh warrior and military commander who played a significant role in the defense of the Sikh community against the Mughal Empire in the early 18th century.
Another remarkable individual with this name was Agamjot Kaur (1920-2008), a renowned Punjabi writer and poet. She was renowned for her contribution to Punjabi literature and her works often explored themes of social justice, women's empowerment, and Sikh spirituality.
In the realm of sports, Agamjot Singh (born 1989) is a professional cricket player who has represented the Punjab team in domestic cricket tournaments in India. He is widely regarded as one of the most promising young talents in Indian cricket.
Agamjot Singh Chhina (born 1996) is another noteworthy individual bearing this name. He is an Indian actor and model who has appeared in various Punjabi films and television shows, garnering recognition for his performances and charming screen presence.
Lastly, Agamjot Kaur (born 1993) is a Sikh activist and social worker who has been at the forefront of various humanitarian efforts, particularly in the areas of education and women's empowerment. Her work has earned her numerous accolades and recognition both nationally and internationally.
People
Agamjot + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Agamjot as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Agamjot: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Agamjot?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 110 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Agamjot going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,115,949 US residents.
Is Agamjot a common name?
We classify Agamjot as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 111 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Agamjot most popular?
The single biggest year for Agamjot was 2024, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Agamjot is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Agamjot in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Agamjot a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Agamjot in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Agamjot still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Agamjot in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Agamjot can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Agamjot?
See how many people have the name Agamjot on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.