Prabhjot
A Hindu name meaning "the light of God's glory".
Name Census estimates that about 154 living Americans carry the first name Prabhjot. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 85.3% of registrations being male. The average person named Prabhjot today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Prabhjot births was 2006 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Prabhjot. 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.
People living today
154
~ 1 in 2,225,678 Americans
Peak year
2006
14 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2018 SSA rank
#13,615
Tracked since 1994
Gender
Gender distribution for Prabhjot
Prabhjot leans heavily male at 85.3% of total registrations, but 23 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Prabhjot as a male name
- Ranked #13,615 in 2018
- 5 male births in 2018
- Peak: 2007 (12 births)
Prabhjot as a female name
- Ranked #15,957 in 2015
- 6 female births in 2015
- Peak: 1994 (6 births)
Popularity
Prabhjot: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Prabhjot 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 69 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Prabhjot remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Prabhjot 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 Prabhjot during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Prabhjots live
Origin
Meaning and history of Prabhjot
Prabhjot is a given name with origins in the Punjabi language, spoken primarily in the Indian states of Punjab and Haryana, as well as in Pakistan. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "prabha" meaning "radiance" or "brilliance," and "jyoti" meaning "light." Together, the name Prabhjot can be interpreted as "radiant light" or "brilliant light."
The name has its roots in the Sikh faith, which originated in the Punjab region during the 15th century. It is believed that the name Prabhjot was first used by Sikhs, who sought to give their children names that reflected their religious and cultural values. The name may have been inspired by the concept of divine light, which is central to the Sikh belief system.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Prabhjot can be found in the Sikh scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib, which is a compilation of writings by the ten Sikh Gurus and other revered saints. The name appears in several verses, often in reference to the divine light or the radiance of God.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Prabhjot. One such person was Prabhjot Singh (1859-1926), an Indian revolutionary and freedom fighter who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. Another notable figure was Prabhjot Kaur (1920-2001), a Punjabi folk singer and actress who was renowned for her contribution to the preservation of Punjabi culture and heritage.
In more recent times, Prabhjot Singh (born 1963) is a renowned Indian chef and restaurateur, known for popularizing Indian cuisine globally. Prabhjot Sohal (born 1985) is a Canadian professional wrestler of Indian descent, who has competed in various promotions around the world. Prabhjot Singh Sethi (born 1988) is an Indian cricketer who has represented the Punjab state team in domestic competitions.
While the name Prabhjot has its roots in the Sikh tradition, it has gained popularity among people of various faiths and ethnicities, particularly in the Indian subcontinent. The name's meaning and significance, however, remain tied to its origins, representing the ideals of radiance, brilliance, and divine light.
People
Prabhjot + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Prabhjot as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Prabhjot: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Prabhjot?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 154 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Prabhjot 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 2,225,678 US residents.
Is Prabhjot a common name?
We classify Prabhjot as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 156 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Prabhjot most popular?
The single biggest year for Prabhjot was 2006, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Prabhjot is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Prabhjot a male name?
Yes, 85.3% of people registered as Prabhjot 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.
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.