Sukhjit
A masculine Indian name blending Sanskrit sūkha (happiness) and jit (victorious), meaning "victorious happiness."
Name Census estimates that about 20 living Americans carry the first name Sukhjit. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 52.4% of registrations being male. The average person named Sukhjit today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sukhjit births was 1993 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sukhjit. 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 Sukhjit. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
20
~ 1 in 17,137,717 Americans
Peak year
1993
6 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
1995 SSA rank
#10,130
Tracked since 1983
Census
Sukhjit in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 583 people with the first name Sukhjit, which placed it at #18,471 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#18,471
National first-name rank
People counted
583
583 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
95.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sukhjit
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Sukhjit is Asian/Pacific Islander at 95.7%. The next largest groups are White (2.2%) and Hispanic (1.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Sukhjit described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Sukhjit at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander95.7% · 558
- White2.2% · 13
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 6
- Black or African American0.9% · 5
- Two or more races0.2% · 1
Gender
Gender distribution for Sukhjit
Sukhjit is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 21 total registrations, 11 (52.4%) were male and 10 (47.6%) were female.
Sukhjit as a male name
- Ranked #10,130 in 1995
- 5 male births in 1995
- Peak: 1993 (6 births)
Sukhjit as a female name
- Ranked #15,837 in 1997
- 5 female births in 1997
- Peak: 1983 (5 births)
2020 Census snapshot
The 2020 Census sex table shows Sukhjit on both sides of the split. Of the 584 people counted with this name, 242 were male (41.4%) and 342 were female (58.6%).
Popularity
Sukhjit: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sukhjit from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 16 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sukhjit 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 Sukhjit 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 Sukhjit
Sukhjit is a name of Indian origin, specifically from the Punjabi language. It is a compound word derived from the Sanskrit words "sukh" meaning happiness or peace, and "jit" meaning victory or conqueror. The name can be translated to mean "the victorious one who achieves happiness or peace".
The name Sukhjit has its roots in the Sikh tradition and culture. It is believed to have been in use among Sikh families for several centuries, as the concepts of happiness, peace, and victory hold significant importance in the Sikh faith.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sukhjit can be found in the writings of the Sikh Gurus, particularly in the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy scripture of Sikhism. The name is mentioned in several verses, often in the context of spiritual enlightenment and the pursuit of inner peace.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Sukhjit. One such person was Sukhjit Singh, a prominent Sikh warrior and military commander who lived in the 18th century. He played a crucial role in defending the Sikh territories against invading forces and is celebrated for his bravery and leadership.
Another influential figure with the name Sukhjit was Sukhjit Kaur, a renowned Sikh poet and mystic who lived in the 17th century. Her poetic works, which focused on themes of devotion and spirituality, were widely acclaimed and have been preserved as part of the Sikh literary tradition.
In more recent times, Sukhjit Singh Gill was a respected politician and social activist from Punjab, India. He was actively involved in various social and educational initiatives, working towards the betterment of underprivileged communities.
Sukhjit Singh Sahni was a celebrated Indian writer and playwright who made significant contributions to Punjabi literature. His plays and short stories explored themes of social justice, cultural identity, and the human experience.
Another notable figure was Sukhjit Kaur Gill, a pioneering Sikh female athlete who excelled in various sports, including cricket and hockey. She represented India at international competitions and inspired many young women to pursue their athletic dreams.
While the name Sukhjit has its roots in the Sikh tradition, it has gained popularity among various communities in India and abroad, transcending religious and cultural boundaries. The name continues to be bestowed upon children, carrying the aspirations of happiness, peace, and triumph.
People
Sukhjit + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sukhjit as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sukhjit: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sukhjit?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 20 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sukhjit 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 17,137,717 US residents.
Is Sukhjit a common name?
We classify Sukhjit as "Very Rare". It ranks above 39.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 21 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sukhjit most popular?
The single biggest year for Sukhjit was 1993, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sukhjit is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Sukhjit in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 583 people with the name Sukhjit, or 0.19 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #18,471 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Sukhjit in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Sukhjit?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Sukhjit on both sides of the split. Of the 584 people counted with this name, 242 were male (41.4%) and 342 were female (58.6%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Sukhjit?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Sukhjit is Asian/Pacific Islander at 95.7%. The next largest groups are White (2.2%) and Hispanic (1.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Sukhjit most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Sukhjit in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.7% (558 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Sukhjit in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sukhjit a male name?
Yes, 52.4% of people registered as Sukhjit 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 Sukhjit still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sukhjit 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 Sukhjit 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.
How many people have Sukhjit as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.