Mankirt
A masculine Punjabi name meaning "body of truth" or "virtuous soul".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Mankirt. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mankirt today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mankirt births was 2017 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mankirt. 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 Mankirt with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Mankirt. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2017
7 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2017 SSA rank
#10,380
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Mankirt: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Mankirt 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 Mankirt 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 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Mankirt
The name Mankirt finds its roots in the ancient Sanskrit language, originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have emerged around the 5th century BCE during the Vedic period of ancient India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "manas" meaning mind or intellect, and "krit" meaning accomplished or skilled.
One of the earliest known references to the name Mankirt can be found in the Mahabharata, a Sanskrit epic poem composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE. The text mentions a character named Mankirt, who was a renowned scholar and philosopher of the time. This historical connection suggests that the name was associated with wisdom and intellectual prowess in ancient Indian culture.
In the 3rd century BCE, a prominent scholar and grammarian named Mankirt Acharya made significant contributions to the field of Sanskrit grammar. His work, known as the "Mankirt Sutras," became an influential text in the study of the Sanskrit language. Acharya's legacy further solidified the name's association with scholarly pursuits.
During the medieval period, the name Mankirt gained popularity among the intellectual and spiritual communities of India. In the 12th century, a renowned Kashmiri philosopher and poet named Mankirt Kavi composed several influential works on Shaivite philosophy and mysticism. His poetry and teachings continue to be revered in certain spiritual traditions.
Another notable figure bearing the name Mankirt was a 16th-century Indian scholar and mathematician named Mankirt Mishra. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the areas of algebra and geometry. His work, titled "Mankirt Siddhanta," is considered a seminal text in the history of Indian mathematics.
Moving forward in time, the 19th century saw the rise of Mankirt Pal, a renowned Indian social reformer and educator. He dedicated his life to promoting education and advocating for the rights of marginalized communities. Pal's efforts played a crucial role in shaping the social and educational landscape of colonial India.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who have carried the name Mankirt over the centuries. The name's roots in Sanskrit and its association with intellectual pursuits, scholarship, and wisdom have made it a revered and respected name throughout the ages.
People
Mankirt + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mankirt as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mankirt: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mankirt?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mankirt 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Mankirt a common name?
We classify Mankirt as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mankirt most popular?
The single biggest year for Mankirt was 2017, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mankirt 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 Mankirt in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mankirt a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mankirt 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 Mankirt still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mankirt 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 Mankirt 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 have Mankirt as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.