Manreet
A masculine Indian name meaning "pleased with God".
Name Census estimates that about 197 living Americans carry the first name Manreet. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Manreet today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Manreet births was 2015 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Manreet. 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 Manreet with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
197
~ 1 in 1,739,870 Americans
Peak year
2015
22 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#16,742
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Manreet: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Manreet from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 132 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Manreet remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Manreet 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 Manreet during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Manreets live
Origin
Meaning and history of Manreet
The name Manreet has its origins in the Punjabi language, spoken primarily in the Indian state of Punjab and parts of Pakistan. It is a compound name derived from the Sanskrit words "man" meaning mind or heart, and "reet" meaning conduct or path. Thus, the name Manreet can be interpreted to mean "one with a pure heart and righteous conduct."
The name Manreet first appeared in written records during the medieval period, particularly in the sacred texts of Sikhism, a religion that originated in the Punjab region. It is believed that the name gained popularity among Sikhs as it embodied the virtues of humility, integrity, and spirituality, which are central to the Sikh faith.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Manreet can be found in the Guru Granth Sahib, the central religious scripture of Sikhism, which was compiled in the 16th century. The name is mentioned in several hymns and verses, reflecting its significance in the Sikh tradition.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Manreet. One such figure was Manreet Kaur, a 17th-century Sikh warrior and poet who is renowned for her bravery and literary contributions. Another prominent person was Manreet Singh, a 19th-century Sikh scholar and reformer who played a crucial role in reviving the teachings of Sikhism during the British rule in India.
In more recent times, the name Manreet has been carried by individuals from various walks of life. Manreet Sodhi Somaiah, born in 1977, is an Indian fashion designer and entrepreneur known for her sustainable and ethical clothing line. Manreet Bhullar, born in 1988, is a Canadian professional wrestler and former professional football player who has competed in notable wrestling promotions.
Another notable figure is Manreet Choudhary, born in 1983, an Indian actress and model who has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and television shows. Manreet Kaur Grewal, born in 1986, is a Canadian badminton player who has represented her country in several international competitions, including the Commonwealth Games and the Pan American Games.
While the name Manreet is rooted in the Punjabi and Sikh traditions, it has gained popularity across various cultures and communities, transcending its original religious and geographic boundaries. The name continues to be widely used, carrying with it the virtues of purity, righteousness, and spiritual enlightenment.
People
Manreet + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Manreet 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
Manreet: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Manreet?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 197 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Manreet 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 1,739,870 US residents.
Is Manreet a common name?
We classify Manreet as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 199 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Manreet most popular?
The single biggest year for Manreet was 2015, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Manreet is about 11 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 Manreet in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Manreet a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Manreet 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 Manreet still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Manreet 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 Manreet 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 Manreet?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.