Amanpreet
Person loved and honored by God in Sanskrit.
Name Census estimates that about 155 living Americans carry the first name Amanpreet. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 78.6% of registrations being female. The average person named Amanpreet today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Amanpreet births was 2000 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Amanpreet. 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 Amanpreet with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
155
~ 1 in 2,211,318 Americans
Peak year
2000
18 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2005 SSA rank
#8,330
Tracked since 1987
Census
Amanpreet in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 902 people with the first name Amanpreet, which placed it at #13,398 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#13,398
National first-name rank
People counted
902
902 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.3
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
97.0% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Amanpreet
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Amanpreet is Asian/Pacific Islander at 97.0%. The next largest groups are White (1.4%) and Hispanic (0.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Amanpreet described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Amanpreet at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander97.0% · 875
- White1.4% · 13
- Hispanic or Latino0.4% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 4
- Two or more races0.4% · 4
- Black or African American0.2% · 2
Gender
Gender distribution for Amanpreet
Amanpreet is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 159 total registrations, 34 (21.4%) were male and 125 (78.6%) were female.
Amanpreet as a male name
- Ranked #8,330 in 2005
- 8 male births in 2005
- Peak: 2000 (9 births)
Amanpreet as a female name
- Ranked #16,257 in 2004
- 5 female births in 2004
- Peak: 1994 (12 births)
2020 Census snapshot
The 2020 Census sex table shows Amanpreet on both sides of the split. Of the 906 people counted with this name, 325 were male (35.9%) and 581 were female (64.1%).
Popularity
Amanpreet: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Amanpreet from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 84 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Amanpreet remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amanpreet 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 Amanpreet during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Amanpreets live
Origin
Meaning and history of Amanpreet
The name Amanpreet has its origins in the Punjabi language, which is spoken predominantly in the northern Indian state of Punjab and parts of Pakistan. It is a compound name derived from two words: "Aman," meaning peace or tranquility, and "Preet," meaning love or affection.
This name finds its roots in the Sikh tradition, which emerged in the 15th century in the Punjab region. The Sikh faith emphasizes the values of unity, equality, and devotion to one's spiritual path. The name Amanpreet reflects these ideals, symbolizing the notion of living with peace and love in one's heart.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Amanpreet can be found in the Sikh scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib, which was compiled in the 16th and 17th centuries. The name appears in various hymns and verses, highlighting its significance within the Sikh tradition.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Amanpreet. One such figure was Amanpreet Singh (1926-2008), a prominent Sikh scholar and author who made significant contributions to the study and interpretation of Sikh scriptures and philosophy.
Another notable bearer of this name was Amanpreet Kaur (1934-2019), an Indian poet and writer who was renowned for her works in Punjabi literature. Her literary contributions explored themes of love, spirituality, and the complexities of human experiences.
In the realm of sports, Amanpreet Singh (born 1994) is a professional cricketer from India who has represented his country in various international tournaments. His name has become synonymous with athletic excellence and sportsmanship.
Amanpreet Kaur (born 1989) is a celebrated Indian classical dancer and choreographer who has performed and taught the art of Kathak, a major form of classical Indian dance. Her dedication to preserving and promoting this cultural heritage has earned her widespread recognition.
Another notable figure is Amanpreet Bajaj (born 1978), an Indian entrepreneur and business leader who has made significant contributions to the technology and e-commerce industries. His name has become associated with innovation and entrepreneurial success.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Amanpreet throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and societal progress.
People
Amanpreet + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Amanpreet as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Amanpreet: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Amanpreet?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 155 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Amanpreet 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 2,211,318 US residents.
Is Amanpreet a common name?
We classify Amanpreet as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 159 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Amanpreet most popular?
The single biggest year for Amanpreet was 2000, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Amanpreet is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Amanpreet in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 902 people with the name Amanpreet, or 0.30 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #13,398 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Amanpreet in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Amanpreet?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Amanpreet on both sides of the split. Of the 906 people counted with this name, 325 were male (35.9%) and 581 were female (64.1%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Amanpreet?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Amanpreet is Asian/Pacific Islander at 97.0%. The next largest groups are White (1.4%) and Hispanic (0.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Amanpreet most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Amanpreet in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.0% (875 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Amanpreet in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Amanpreet a female name?
Yes, 78.6% of people registered as Amanpreet in the SSA data are female. 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 Amanpreet still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Amanpreet 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 Amanpreet 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.
How common is the name Amanpreet?
You can see how many Americans are named Amanpreet on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.