Ekjot
Reflecting the truth or divinity, a unisex name of Indian origin.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Ekjot. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ekjot today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ekjot births was 2017 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ekjot. 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 Ekjot with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ekjot. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2017
5 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2017 SSA rank
#12,829
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Ekjot: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ekjot 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 Ekjot 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 Ekjot
The name Ekjot has its origins in the Punjabi language, spoken primarily in the northern Indian state of Punjab and parts of Pakistan. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Ek," meaning "one," and "Jot," meaning "light" or "flame." Consequently, the name Ekjot can be interpreted as "the one light" or "the singular flame."
This name is closely associated with the Sikh faith, which originated in the Punjab region during the 15th century. In Sikhism, the concept of "Ek Onkar" (One God) is central, and the name Ekjot reflects this belief in the unity and singularity of the divine light.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Ekjot can be traced back to the 16th century, during the time of the Sikh Gurus. One notable figure was Ekjot Kaur, a revered female warrior and disciple of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, who lived from 1666 to 1708.
Another historical figure bearing the name Ekjot was Ekjot Singh, a prominent Sikh scholar and poet from the 18th century. His literary works, including the "Gur Bilas Patshahi Das," provided valuable insights into the lives of the Sikh Gurus and the teachings of Sikhism.
In the 19th century, Ekjot Singh Kalsia, a Sikh military leader, played a significant role in the struggle against the British East India Company's expansion in the Punjab region.
During the 20th century, Ekjot Kaur Khalsa, born in 1943, gained recognition as a prominent Sikh activist and author. She dedicated her life to promoting Sikh values and preserving the cultural heritage of the community.
Another notable figure was Ekjot Singh Thind, a Sikh-American writer and activist born in 1929. He was a vocal advocate for civil rights and worked tirelessly to raise awareness about issues faced by the Sikh community in the United States.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Ekjot, reflecting its deep-rooted connection to the Sikh faith and the cultural heritage of the Punjab region.
People
Ekjot + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ekjot as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ekjot: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ekjot?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ekjot 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 Ekjot a common name?
We classify Ekjot 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 Ekjot most popular?
The single biggest year for Ekjot was 2017, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ekjot is about 9 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 Ekjot in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ekjot a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ekjot 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 Ekjot still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ekjot 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 Ekjot 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 are named Ekjot?
Find out how many people share the name Ekjot on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.