Harsimran
An Indian name of Sanskrit origin meaning "delighted by God's blessings".
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the first name Harsimran. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 74.6% of registrations being female. The average person named Harsimran today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Harsimran births was 1998 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Harsimran. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Harsimran with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
124
~ 1 in 2,764,148 Americans
Peak year
1998
17 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2003 SSA rank
#10,034
Tracked since 1992
Census
Harsimran in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 468 people with the first name Harsimran, which placed it at #21,612 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#21,612
National first-name rank
People counted
468
468 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
93.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Harsimran
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Harsimran is Asian/Pacific Islander at 93.6%. The next largest groups are White (4.1%) and Hispanic (0.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Harsimran described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Harsimran at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander93.6% · 438
- White4.1% · 19
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 4
- Two or more races0.9% · 4
- Black or African American0.4% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 1
Gender
Gender distribution for Harsimran
Harsimran is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 126 total registrations, 32 (25.4%) were male and 94 (74.6%) were female.
Harsimran as a male name
- Ranked #10,034 in 2003
- 6 male births in 2003
- Peak: 1998 (8 births)
Harsimran as a female name
- Ranked #17,530 in 2013
- 5 female births in 2013
- Peak: 2003 (11 births)
2020 Census snapshot
The 2020 Census sex table shows Harsimran on both sides of the split. Of the 469 people counted with this name, 209 were male (44.6%) and 260 were female (55.4%).
Popularity
Harsimran: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Harsimran from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 67 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Harsimran by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Harsimran during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Harsimrans live
Origin
Meaning and history of Harsimran
Harsimran is a Hindu name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit language. The name is a compound of two words - 'Har' meaning 'Lord' or 'God', and 'Simran' meaning 'remembrance' or 'meditation'. Together, the name translates to 'one who remembers God' or 'one who meditates on the Lord'.
The name has its roots in the Sikh tradition, where the practice of meditation and remembrance of God (Naam Simran) is a fundamental tenet. The name Harsimran is often associated with the teachings of the Sikh Gurus, who emphasized the importance of remembering the divine through meditation and devotion.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Harsimran can be found in the Guru Granth Sahib, the sacred scripture of Sikhism, which was compiled in the 16th century. The name appears in various hymns and verses, reflecting its spiritual significance.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Harsimran. One such person was Harsimran Singh (1932-2007), a prominent Sikh scholar and author from India. He wrote extensively on Sikh history, philosophy, and literature, making significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Sikh culture.
Another notable figure was Harsimran Kaur (1914-1984), a Sikh activist and freedom fighter from Punjab, India. She played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement, advocating for women's rights and social reforms.
In the field of sports, Harsimran Kaur (born 1991) is a renowned Indian cricketer who has represented the national team in various international tournaments. She is known for her batting prowess and has achieved several accolades in her career.
Harsimran Singh (born 1985) is a prominent Punjabi singer and actor from India. He has released several successful albums and has gained popularity for his unique musical style and stage performances.
Lastly, Harsimran Kaur Dhamija (born 1980) is an Indian fashion designer and entrepreneur. She has established her own clothing brand and has been recognized for her innovative designs that blend traditional Indian craftsmanship with contemporary styles.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Harsimran throughout history, reflecting its rich cultural and spiritual significance in the Indian subcontinent.
People
Harsimran + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Harsimran as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Harsimran: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Harsimran?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 124 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Harsimran going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,764,148 US residents.
Is Harsimran a common name?
We classify Harsimran as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 126 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Harsimran most popular?
The single biggest year for Harsimran was 1998, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Harsimran is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Harsimran in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 468 people with the name Harsimran, or 0.15 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #21,612 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Harsimran in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Harsimran?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Harsimran on both sides of the split. Of the 469 people counted with this name, 209 were male (44.6%) and 260 were female (55.4%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Harsimran?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Harsimran is Asian/Pacific Islander at 93.6%. The next largest groups are White (4.1%) and Hispanic (0.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Harsimran most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Harsimran in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.6% (438 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Harsimran in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Harsimran a female name?
Yes, 74.6% of people registered as Harsimran in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Harsimran still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Harsimran in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Harsimran can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people share the name Harsimran?
Find out how many Americans are named Harsimran on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.