boy's name
Ranjit
RUN-jit (Punjabi)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 205
Ranjit is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1996 it was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1980, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1967.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ranjit Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 20 |
| 1970s | 48 |
| 1980s | 52 |
| 1990s | 33 |
How Popular Is Ranjit?
In 1996, Ranjit was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Ranjit Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ranjit
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ranjit Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ranjit over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ranjit
- Punjabi RUN-jit
Sibling Names for Ranjit
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ranjit — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ranjit
How popular is the name Ranjit?
In 1996, Ranjit was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Ranjit a girl's or a boy's name?
Ranjit is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ranjit?
Ranjit has 2 syllables.
When was Ranjit most popular?
Ranjit peaked in 1980, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.