How Many People Are Named Punit?

Complete statistics for the name Punit: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Punit
Very Rare
Indian

Punit is a very rare name, with only 21 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 15,592,324 Americans. It's a modern, newer-generation name with its peak popularity in 1990 when there were 7 births.

~21
Living in US
1 in 15,592,324
Americans
1990
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Punith
🌐
Origin
Indian
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Determined Innovative Confident
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

103,251
Worldwide Bearers
#9,898
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
93,825
🇳🇵 Nepal
7,283
🇺🇸 United States
496
🇵🇱 Poland
330
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
329
🇬🇧 England
278
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
233
🇨🇦 Canada
87
🇹🇿 Tanzania
72
🇶🇦 Qatar
56

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
21 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 34
5
Would be under 30 (23%)
17
Would be 30–60 (77%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 22 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: 1990

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
27
Classic Feel
25
Modern Appeal
75
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Punit Through the Generations

Punit has seen a steady presence in the United States since the early '90s, with its peak year being 1990, where it reached a high of 7 births. Today, the name is held by 21 individuals, with the majority, 77%, falling within the 30-60 age range. The name's stability suggests it's a choice that resonates well with parents looking for a unique yet meaningful name for their children.

✨ Similar Names to Punit

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Punit's Indian roots

📄 About the Name Punit

How Many People Have the Name Punit?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 21 people in the United States currently share the name Punit. That works out to roughly 1 in every 15,592,324 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Punit a Common or Rare Name?

Punit 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 Punit Mean?

Punit means "creative variant of Punith" and comes from Indian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Punit in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Punit Most Popular?

The name Punit reached peak popularity in 1990, with 7 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 Punit?

Approximately 21 people named Punit live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 22. That works out to roughly 1 in 15,592,324 Americans.

Is Punit a rare name?

Punit is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 15,592,324 Americans has this name.

What does the name Punit mean?

Punit means "creative variant of Punith" and comes from Indian origins.

Is Punit more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Punit are male and 0% are female.

When was Punit most popular?

Punit peaked in 1990 with 7 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US21
All-Time Births22
1 in X1 in 15,592,324
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age34
Peak Year1990
World Rank#9,898
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.