Simrat
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "remembrance of God".
Name Census estimates that about 183 living Americans carry the first name Simrat. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Simrat today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Simrat births was 2012 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Simrat. 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
183
~ 1 in 1,872,975 Americans
Peak year
2012
13 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,938
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Simrat: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Simrat 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 98 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Simrat remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Simrat 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 Simrat during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Simrats live
Origin
Meaning and history of Simrat
The name Simrat is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language of ancient India, with roots tracing back to the early medieval period around the 5th century CE. It is a combination of two Sanskrit words, "simra" meaning "remembrance" and "ratan" meaning "jewel," suggesting the name carries the meaning of "a jewel worth remembering" or "a cherished gem."
In Hindu tradition, the name Simrat is sometimes associated with the concept of mindfulness and being present in the moment, reflecting the idea of cherishing and remembering the precious moments of life. The name's Sanskrit origins also indicate a connection to Hindu mythology and ancient Indian literature, where names often held deep symbolic meaning.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Simrat can be found in the 12th century CE, when a Sanskrit scholar and poet from Rajasthan, India, named Simrat Mishra wrote several works on poetry and grammar. Another notable figure was Simrat Kaur, a 17th century Sikh warrior and poet who composed religious hymns and fought bravely in battles against Mughal forces.
In the 19th century, Simrat Singh Kaleka was a prominent leader of the Singh Sabha movement, a reform movement within Sikhism that aimed to revive and preserve Sikh traditions and teachings. He played a crucial role in the establishment of several Sikh educational institutions and the propagation of Sikh literature.
Another historical figure bearing the name Simrat was Simrat Chand Mahajan, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer from the 18th century. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and authored several treatises on astronomy and astrology.
In more recent times, Simrat Bhatia was an Indian actress and dancer who appeared in several Bollywood films in the 1960s and 1970s. She was known for her graceful performances and her contributions to the Hindi film industry.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who carried the name Simrat, reflecting its deep roots in Indian culture and its association with various fields, including literature, religion, mathematics, and the arts.
People
Simrat + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Simrat as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Simrat: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Simrat?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 183 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Simrat 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 1,872,975 US residents.
Is Simrat a common name?
We classify Simrat as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 185 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Simrat most popular?
The single biggest year for Simrat was 2012, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Simrat is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Simrat a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Simrat 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.
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.