Samarjit
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "victorious in battle".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Samarjit. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Samarjit today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Samarjit births was 2007 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Samarjit. 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 Samarjit. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2007
5 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#14,022
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Samarjit: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Samarjit 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 Samarjit during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Samarjit
The name Samarjit has its origins in Sanskrit, one of the oldest languages of the Indian subcontinent. It is a combination of two words: "samar" meaning battle or war, and "jit" meaning victory or conquest. Together, the name can be interpreted as "victorious in battle" or "conqueror of wars."
The earliest known reference to the name Samarjit can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, particularly those related to the epic tales of the Mahabharata and the Ramayana. These epics date back to around the 4th century BCE and were initially passed down through oral traditions before being recorded in written form.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Samarjit was a renowned warrior and leader during the 6th century CE in the region of present-day India. He was known for his bravery and military prowess, leading his troops to victory in several battles against invading forces.
In the 11th century, there was a notable figure named Samarjit who served as a minister and advisor to the King of Bengal. He was highly respected for his wisdom, diplomacy, and ability to navigate complex political situations.
Another historically significant Samarjit was a scholar and poet who lived in the 15th century in the region of present-day Bangladesh. He is credited with contributing to the development of Bengali literature and is remembered for his beautiful poetry and literary works.
During the 17th century, a Samarjit from a noble family in Rajasthan, India, gained fame for his philanthropic efforts. He established several educational institutions and worked tirelessly to improve the lives of the underprivileged in his community.
In more recent times, one of the most well-known individuals with the name Samarjit was a prominent Indian politician and activist who played a significant role in the country's independence movement in the early 20th century. He was born in 1895 and dedicated his life to fighting for social justice and freedom from colonial rule.
People
Samarjit + last name combinations
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FAQ
Samarjit: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Samarjit?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Samarjit 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Samarjit a common name?
We classify Samarjit as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Samarjit most popular?
The single biggest year for Samarjit was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Samarjit is about 19 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 Samarjit in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Samarjit a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Samarjit 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 Samarjit still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Samarjit 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 Samarjit 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 Samarjit?
See how many Americans are named Samarjit on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.