Keerat
A unisex name of Indian origin meaning "glory" or "praise".
Name Census estimates that about 152 living Americans carry the first name Keerat. It is a predominantly female name (93.5% of registrations). The average person named Keerat today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keerat births was 2024 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keerat. 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 Keerat with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
152
~ 1 in 2,254,963 Americans
Peak year
2024
15 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,867
Tracked since 2008
Gender
Gender distribution for Keerat
Keerat leans heavily female at 93.5% of total registrations, but 10 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Keerat as a male name
- Ranked #13,250 in 2024
- 5 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2008 (5 births)
Keerat as a female name
- Ranked #9,867 in 2024
- 10 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2014 (13 births)
Popularity
Keerat: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Keerat from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 92 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Keerat remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Keerat 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 Keerat during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Keerats live
Origin
Meaning and history of Keerat
The name Keerat has its origins in the Punjabi language, which is predominantly spoken in the regions of Punjab in India and Pakistan. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "keerat," which means "fame" or "glory." The name is closely associated with the Sikh faith and has been in use since ancient times.
In Sikhism, the concept of "keerat" holds great significance as it refers to the idea of leading a virtuous and honorable life, earning a good reputation through one's actions and deeds. The name Keerat is often chosen by Sikh parents for their children as a reminder of this important principle and as a way to instill values of integrity and righteousness from an early age.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Keerat can be found in ancient Sanskrit texts and historical records from the Indian subcontinent. One notable example is Keerat Singh, a prominent Sikh warrior and commander who lived in the 18th century and fought against the Mughal Empire. He played a crucial role in defending the Sikh community and is remembered for his bravery and leadership.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Keerat is Keerat Suri, a Sikh scholar and historian who lived in the 17th century. He is best known for his work, "Gurbilas Patshahi 6," which chronicles the life and teachings of the sixth Sikh Guru, Guru Hargobind.
In more recent times, the name Keerat has been carried on by several notable individuals, including Keerat Kaur Bhatia, an Indian singer, and actress who has appeared in various Punjabi films and television shows. Keerat Keerat Singh Anand is a renowned Indian sports administrator and former cricketer who served as the president of the Punjab Cricket Association.
Keerat Kaur Deo is an Indian professional golfer who has won multiple tournaments on the Indian and Asian tours. Keerat Singh Cheema is an accomplished Indian-American filmmaker and writer known for his works exploring themes of identity and cultural heritage.
Keerat Brar is a Canadian actress and model who has appeared in several television shows and films, including the popular Netflix series "Ginny & Georgia."
People
Keerat + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Keerat as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Keerat: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keerat?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 152 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keerat 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 2,254,963 US residents.
Is Keerat a common name?
We classify Keerat as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 153 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keerat most popular?
The single biggest year for Keerat was 2024, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keerat is about 10 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 Keerat in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Keerat a female name?
Yes, 93.5% of people registered as Keerat 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 Keerat still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Keerat 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 Keerat 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 Keerat?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.