Jaskaran
One having the glory of worship or devotion.
Name Census estimates that about 349 living Americans carry the first name Jaskaran. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaskaran today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaskaran births was 2002 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaskaran. 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 Jaskaran with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
349
~ 1 in 982,104 Americans
Peak year
2002
28 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2018 SSA rank
#13,002
Tracked since 1991
Census
Jaskaran in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 853 people with the first name Jaskaran, which placed it at #13,969 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
#13,969
National first-name rank
People counted
853
853 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.3
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
96.0% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jaskaran
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jaskaran is Asian/Pacific Islander at 96.0%. The next largest groups are White (1.3%) and Hispanic (0.7%). 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 Jaskaran 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 Jaskaran at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander96.0% · 819
- White1.3% · 11
- Hispanic or Latino0.7% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 6
- Two or more races0.7% · 6
- Black or African American0.6% · 5
Popularity
Jaskaran: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaskaran from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 190 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaskaran 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 Jaskaran during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jaskarans live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaskaran
Jaskaran is a given name of Punjabi origin, derived from the Sanskrit word "Yash," meaning glory or honor, and "Karan," meaning to do or perform. The name is prevalent among the Sikh community and holds deep cultural and religious significance.
The earliest known use of the name Jaskaran can be traced back to the 16th century, during the era of the Sikh Gurus. It is believed that the name gained popularity after the birth of Guru Gobind Singh's son, who was named Jaskaran Singh. This event is recorded in the Sikh scriptures and historical texts, solidifying the name's association with the Sikh faith.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Jaskaran was Jaskaran Singh Kang (1802-1877), a prominent Sikh warrior and ruler of the Malwa region in Punjab. He played a pivotal role in the resistance against the British East India Company and is celebrated for his bravery and leadership.
Another influential personality was Jaskaran Singh Bedi (1920-1984), an Indian politician and member of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian parliament. He was a prominent figure in the Indian National Congress party and actively participated in the country's independence movement.
In the realm of sports, Jaskaran Singh Sohi (born 1987) is a former Indian cricketer who represented India in the Under-19 World Cup. He played domestic cricket for Punjab and was known for his all-round abilities as a right-arm medium-fast bowler and right-handed batsman.
The name Jaskaran also holds significance in Punjabi literature. Jaskaran Singh Grewal (1932-2022) was a renowned Punjabi poet, novelist, and playwright. His works explored themes of social justice, human rights, and the Punjabi cultural identity, earning him numerous accolades, including the Sahitya Akademi Award.
Throughout its history, the name Jaskaran has been associated with valor, honor, and a deep connection to the Sikh faith and Punjabi culture. While its usage may have evolved over time, the name continues to carry a rich heritage and meaning for those who bear it.
People
Jaskaran + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaskaran 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
Jaskaran: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaskaran?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 349 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaskaran 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 982,104 US residents.
Is Jaskaran a common name?
We classify Jaskaran as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 354 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaskaran most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaskaran was 2002, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaskaran is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Jaskaran in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 853 people with the name Jaskaran, or 0.28 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #13,969 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 Jaskaran 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 Jaskaran?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Jaskaran leans strongly male. 774 people counted with this name were male (91.9%), compared with 68 female bearers (8.1%). 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 Jaskaran?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jaskaran is Asian/Pacific Islander at 96.0%. The next largest groups are White (1.3%) and Hispanic (0.7%). 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 Jaskaran most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Jaskaran in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.0% (819 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 Jaskaran in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaskaran a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaskaran 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 Jaskaran still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaskaran 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 Jaskaran 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 Jaskaran?
Want to know how many Americans are named Jaskaran? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.