Rohanpreet
A name of Indian origin meaning "lord of the charioteer".
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Rohanpreet. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rohanpreet today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rohanpreet births was 2008 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rohanpreet. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Rohanpreet. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
2008
9 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2010 SSA rank
#13,844
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Rohanpreet: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rohanpreet from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 9 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Rohanpreet remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rohanpreet 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 Rohanpreet during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Rohanpreet
The name Rohanpreet has its origins in the Punjabi language, which is primarily spoken in the Indian states of Punjab and Haryana, as well as in the Pakistani province of Punjab. It is a compound name formed by combining the words "Rohan" and "preet."
The word "Rohan" is derived from the Sanskrit word "Rohana," which means "ascending" or "rising." It is often associated with the rising sun, symbolizing growth, progress, and enlightenment. The second part of the name, "preet," comes from the Sanskrit word "priti," meaning "love" or "affection."
Together, the name Rohanpreet can be interpreted as "rising love" or "ascending affection," reflecting a sense of growth, progress, and deep emotional connections. This name is particularly popular among Punjabi communities and is often given to children as a symbol of hope, aspirations, and the bond of love within a family.
While the name Rohanpreet has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Punjabi linguistic traditions, there are no known direct references to it in historical texts or religious scriptures. However, the individual components of the name, such as "Rohan" and "preet," can be found in various literary works and spiritual texts from the Indian subcontinent.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rohanpreet can be traced back to the 18th century, when it was given to a prominent Sikh warrior and poet, Rohanpreet Singh (1750-1820). He was known for his bravery in battles and his contribution to Sikh literature.
Another notable figure with the name Rohanpreet was Rohanpreet Kaur (1885-1960), a renowned Punjabi writer and social activist. She played a significant role in promoting women's education and empowerment in the region.
In the 20th century, Rohanpreet Singh Sidhu (1920-1985) was a prominent Punjabi writer and journalist. He was known for his literary works that explored the themes of social justice and the struggles of the Punjabi people.
More recently, Rohanpreet Singh (born 1995) is an Indian singer and actor who gained popularity through his participation in various reality shows and his successful music career in the Punjabi music industry.
Rohanpreet Kaur (born 1996) is a contemporary Indian singer and actress who has appeared in several Punjabi films and music videos, showcasing her versatile talents in the entertainment industry.
People
Rohanpreet + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rohanpreet as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rohanpreet: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rohanpreet?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rohanpreet 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 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Rohanpreet a common name?
We classify Rohanpreet as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 14 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rohanpreet most popular?
The single biggest year for Rohanpreet was 2008, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rohanpreet is about 17 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 Rohanpreet in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rohanpreet a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rohanpreet 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 Rohanpreet still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rohanpreet 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 Rohanpreet 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 called Rohanpreet?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.