How Many People Are Named Preeti?
Complete statistics for the name Preeti: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Preeti is a Sanskrit name meaning "love" or "affection," and it's quite rare in the United States. Only about 351 people living in America today carry this name, which means roughly 1 in 939,609 Americans share it. It peaked in the year 2000 with 18 births, and the average bearer is around 35 years old.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership, independence, and pioneering spirit. It's associated with ambition, self-confidence, and the drive to forge one's own path in life.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 35All 360 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2000Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Preeti Through the Generations
Preeti didn't appear on American birth records until relatively recently, and it's remained a very rare choice throughout its history. With just 360 total births recorded in the US, this name has never broken into mainstream popularity. Its peak came in 2000 when 18 babies were given the name, and that's reflected in the age breakdown of today's bearers. About 65% of people named Preeti are between 30 and 60 years old, while 35% are under 30, and there aren't any bearers over 60. This pattern tells us it's clearly a modern, newer-generation name that arrived with waves of South Asian immigration. The trend has been stable rather than sharply rising or falling. Globally, Preeti is far more common, ranking #8,231 worldwide with 126,053 living bearers, most of them in India. It's a name that carries deep cultural roots abroad but remains a distinctive and uncommon choice on American soil, giving each bearer a sense of individuality.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Preeti's Sanskrit roots
📄 About the Name Preeti
How Many People Have the Name Preeti?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 351 people in the United States currently share the name Preeti. That works out to roughly 1 in every 939,609 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Preeti a Common or Rare Name?
Preeti is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Preeti Mean?
Preeti means "Love and affection" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Preeti in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Preeti Most Popular?
The name Preeti reached peak popularity in 2000, with 18 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Preeti?
Approximately 351 people named Preeti live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 360. That works out to roughly 1 in 939,609 Americans.
Is Preeti a rare name?
Preeti is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 939,609 Americans has this name.
What does the name Preeti mean?
Preeti means "Love and affection" and comes from Sanskrit origins.
Is Preeti more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Preeti are male and 100% are female.
When was Preeti most popular?
Preeti peaked in 2000 with 18 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.