Ekamjit
An Indian name meaning "unique victor" or "unparalleled conqueror".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Ekamjit. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ekamjit today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ekamjit births was 2011 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ekamjit. 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 Ekamjit with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ekamjit. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2011
5 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2011 SSA rank
#12,831
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Ekamjit: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ekamjit 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 Ekamjit during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ekamjit
The name Ekamjit has its origins in the Punjabi language, spoken primarily in the Indian state of Punjab and parts of Pakistan. It is a compound name derived from the Sanskrit words "eka" meaning one or unique, and "jit" meaning victory or conquest. The name can be translated to mean "the unique victor" or "the one who achieves victory."
The name Ekamjit is deeply rooted in the Sikh tradition and culture. It is believed to have been in use since the 16th century, during the time of the Sikh Gurus. The name holds significant spiritual and religious connotations, reflecting the Sikh values of courage, strength, and determination.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ekamjit can be found in the Guru Granth Sahib, the sacred scripture of Sikhism. It is mentioned in the writings of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the fifth Sikh Guru, who lived from 1563 to 1606.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ekamjit. One such figure is Bhai Ekamjit Singh (1950-1993), a prominent Sikh activist and leader who played a crucial role in the Khalistan movement in Punjab during the 1980s and early 1990s.
Another historical figure with this name is Ekamjit Singh Bedi (1894-1986), an Indian civil servant and diplomat who served as the Governor of West Bengal from 1949 to 1950.
In the realm of sports, Ekamjit Singh (born 1987) is a former Indian cricketer who represented Punjab in domestic cricket tournaments.
Ekamjit Kaur (born 1956) is a notable Punjabi folk singer and actress who has contributed significantly to the Punjabi music industry.
Lastly, Ekamjit Singh Bawa (1920-2003) was a renowned Sikh historian and author who wrote extensively on the history and culture of the Sikh community.
These individuals, spanning different eras and fields, have carried the name Ekamjit with pride, embodying the values and spirit associated with its meaning.
People
Ekamjit + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ekamjit as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
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FAQ
Ekamjit: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ekamjit?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ekamjit 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Ekamjit a common name?
We classify Ekamjit as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ekamjit most popular?
The single biggest year for Ekamjit was 2011, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ekamjit is about 15 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 Ekamjit in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ekamjit a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ekamjit 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 Ekamjit still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ekamjit 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 Ekamjit 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 share the name Ekamjit?
You can see how many Americans are named Ekamjit on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.