Jagroop
A masculine Punjabi name denoting "constantly awake" or "ever-vigilant".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Jagroop. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jagroop today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jagroop births was 2004 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jagroop. 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 Jagroop with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jagroop. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2004
6 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2004 SSA rank
#10,500
Tracked since 2004
Census
Jagroop in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 301 people with the first name Jagroop, which placed it at #29,423 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
#29,423
National first-name rank
People counted
301
301 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
95.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jagroop
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jagroop is Asian/Pacific Islander at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Black (2.0%) and Two or More Races (1.3%). 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 Jagroop 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 Jagroop at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander95.7% · 288
- Black or African American2.0% · 6
- Two or more races1.3% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 2
- White0.3% · 1
Popularity
Jagroop: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jagroop 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 Jagroop during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jagroop
The name Jagroop has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically among the Punjabi community. It is a combination of two Sanskrit words, "jagat" meaning "world" and "roop" meaning "form" or "appearance." Together, the name Jagroop can be interpreted as "the embodiment of the world" or "the world's manifestation."
The name finds its roots in the rich cultural and spiritual traditions of India, where names often carry profound meanings and symbolism. It is believed that the name was first given to individuals as a way to imbue them with the qualities and virtues associated with its meaning, such as encompassing the vastness and diversity of the world.
While the exact origins of the name are difficult to pinpoint, it is likely that Jagroop has been in use for several centuries, as many Sanskrit-derived names have a long-standing history in the region. However, there are no explicit historical references or mentions of the name in ancient texts or religious scriptures that can be definitively traced.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jagroop was in the 18th century, when a Sikh warrior and military leader named Jagroop Singh played a significant role in the battles against the Mughal Empire. His bravery and leadership during this turbulent period of Indian history earned him a place in the annals of Sikh folklore.
Another notable figure bearing the name Jagroop was Jagroop Kaur, a 19th-century Punjabi poet and writer. Her works explored themes of spirituality, social justice, and the empowerment of women, making her a pioneering voice in the literary landscape of her time.
In the realm of sports, Jagroop Singh Sidhu, a former Indian cricketer, made his mark in the mid-20th century. He represented India in Test and One Day International matches during the 1970s and 1980s, earning recognition for his batting prowess.
Jagroop Chadha, born in 1949, is a renowned British entrepreneur and business leader of Indian descent. He co-founded the Signature Pub Group, a successful chain of pubs and restaurants in the United Kingdom, and has been recognized for his contributions to the hospitality industry.
In the field of academia, Jagroop Singh Sekhon, a professor of political science at the University of California, Berkeley, has made significant contributions to the study of causal inference and quantitative methods in social sciences. His research has shaped the understanding of statistical analysis in political science and related disciplines.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Jagroop, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and embodying the rich cultural heritage and meaning associated with this unique name.
People
Jagroop + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jagroop as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jagroop: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jagroop?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jagroop 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Jagroop a common name?
We classify Jagroop as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jagroop most popular?
The single biggest year for Jagroop was 2004, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jagroop is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Jagroop in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 301 people with the name Jagroop, or 0.10 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #29,423 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 Jagroop 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 Jagroop?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Jagroop on both sides of the split. Of the 293 people counted with this name, 228 were male (77.8%) and 65 were female (22.2%). 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 Jagroop?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jagroop is Asian/Pacific Islander at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Black (2.0%) and Two or More Races (1.3%). 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 Jagroop most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Jagroop in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.7% (288 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 Jagroop in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jagroop a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jagroop 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 Jagroop still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jagroop 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 Jagroop 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 many people share the name Jagroop?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.