Ajit
Borrowed from Sanskrit अजीत (ajīta).
Every Ajit since 1973 — 355 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ajit
Ajit is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,211 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 355 American babies have been named Ajit. Its peak came in 2023, when 20 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ajit stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ajit year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #5,211 |
| 2024 | 13 | #6,475 |
| 2023 | 20 | #4,889 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6,488 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8,190 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,633 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8,236 |
| 2018 | 5 | #12,218 |
| 2017 | 5 | #12,315 |
| 2016 | 8 | #8,852 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6,684 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,152 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8,137 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 12 | #6,707 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,321 |
| 2008 | 5 | #12,607 |
| 2007 | 6 | #10,966 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,011 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 5 | #11,398 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,537 |
| 2001 | 8 | #7,545 |
| 2000 | 5 | #10,399 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 9 | #4,340 |
| 1980 | 9 | #4,142 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,317 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Ajit
- Ajit Pal Singh Athlete · b. 1947
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ajit mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit अजीत (ajīta).
How popular is the name Ajit in 2025?
Ajit ranked #5,211 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ajit?
355 babies have been named Ajit in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ajit most popular?
Ajit peaked in 2023, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Ajit a boy or girl name?
Ajit is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ajit rising or falling?
Ajit is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ajit?
Well-known people named Ajit include Ajit Pal Singh (athlete).