Unisex · #12,153 in 2026

Harjot

Current Rank
#12,153
Peak Rank
#4,451 (1997)
Total Babies
252
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #10,372 (82 total)
👦 Boy peak #4,451 (252 total)
👦As Boy Name
1992
First Year
2018
Last Year
1997
Peak Year
#4451
Peak Rank
252
Total Count
25
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1990
First Year
2012
Last Year
2011
Peak Year
#10372
Peak Rank
82
Total Count
13
Years Active

The Story of Harjot

As a girl name

Harjot first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1990, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 10 Harjots were born — ranking #10,372 that year. As of 2026, Harjot ranks #16,866 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 82 Harjots have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Harjot first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1992, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1997, when 14 Harjots were born — ranking #4,451 that year. As of 2026, Harjot ranks #12,153 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 252 Harjots have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Harjot

Phonetically similar names — useful when Harjot is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Harjot

What does the name Harjot mean?
Harjot is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1992. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Harjot in 2026?
In 2026, Harjot ranks #12,153 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Harjot most popular?
Harjot reached its peak popularity in 1997, ranking #4,451 that year with 14 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Harjot most popular?
Harjot has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Harjot.
Is Harjot a unisex name?
Yes — Harjot is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 25% of Harjots assigned female and 75% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Harjot?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Harjot include Ishmeal, Sharief, Quinlin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Harjot

Harjot is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 252 births in the dataset. Harjot's peak popularity came in 1997 when it ranked #4,451. Use the chart and map above to compare Harjot's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.