Amrit
Every Amrit since 1979 — 1,003 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Amrit
Amrit is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,298 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 1,003 American babies have been named Amrit — about 58% boys and 42% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2003, when 41 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Amrit stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Amrit year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 9 | #8,298 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,191 | 5 | #12,464 |
| 2023 | — | — | 5 | #12,358 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,582 | 7 | #9,894 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,309 | 8 | #8,878 |
| 2020 | 6 | #13,569 | 10 | #7,534 |
| 2019 | 8 | #11,438 | 13 | #6,421 |
| 2018 | 7 | #12,567 | 8 | #8,868 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,380 | 19 | #4,950 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,268 | 13 | #6,370 |
| 2015 | 8 | #11,914 | 11 | #7,088 |
| 2014 | — | — | 16 | #5,495 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,074 | 12 | #6,626 |
| 2012 | 21 | #6,130 | 19 | #4,870 |
| 2011 | 7 | #13,456 | 17 | #5,213 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,326 | 17 | #5,260 |
| 2009 | 16 | #7,710 | 18 | #5,114 |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,443 | 22 | #4,402 |
| 2007 | 10 | #10,872 | 25 | #4,013 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,334 | 9 | #8,030 |
| 2005 | 17 | #6,847 | 13 | #5,886 |
| 2004 | 9 | #10,761 | 22 | #4,013 |
| 2003 | 18 | #6,317 | 23 | #3,736 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,329 | 22 | #3,795 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,637 | 18 | #4,311 |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,610 | 14 | #5,057 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,550 | 18 | #3,563 |
| 1990 | 10 | #7,906 | 15 | #3,788 |
| 1985 | 5 | #10,738 | 8 | #4,720 |
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Famous people named Amrit
- Amrit Kaur Politician · 1889–1964
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Amrit in 2025?
Amrit ranked #8,298 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Amrit?
1,003 babies have been named Amrit in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Amrit most popular?
Amrit peaked in 2003, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Amrit a boy or girl name?
Amrit is used for both: about 42% of babies named Amrit have been girls and 58% boys.
Is the name Amrit rising or falling?
Amrit is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Amrit?
Well-known people named Amrit include Amrit Kaur (politician).