Amritpal
A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 85 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Amritpal sits in the vintage zone of American naming: first recorded in 1991, peaking in 1999, with 85 total births across its history.
The sharp, distinct quality of its ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close — gives it a distinctive rhythm that pairs well with shorter middle names or surnames.
Amritpal is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Amritpal is a boy's baby name of Punjabi Sikh origin, from the Gurmukhi amrit ('nectar of immortality') and pal ('protector'), meaning 'protector of the divine nectar.'
Amritpal guards the nectar of immortality — a Sikh name of the highest spiritual responsibility.
EtymologyShow more
Amritpal appeared in SSA records in 1991, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly began breaking from generational naming patterns, experimenting with spelling, and treating naming as a form of creative self-expression. Its Sanskrit roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.
With only 85 recorded births, Amritpal has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Amritpal has 11+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1991.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | #12343 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 28 | #8580 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 52 | #6233 | — |
The Story of Amritpal
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 1999, Amritpal is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Amritpal are most likely born between 1991 and 2009.
How rare is Amritpal?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Amritpal is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1991, peaked in the 1990s with 52 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Amritpal by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(11 years, 1991–2010)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5 | #12343 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10016 |
| 2002 | 8 | #7676 |
| 2001 | 7 | #8385 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8241 |
| 1999 | 13 | #5050 |
| 1998 | 8 | #6874 |
| 1996 | 8 | #6526 |
| 1993 | 8 | #6249 |
| 1992 | 8 | #6155 |
| 1991 | 7 | #6543 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1991–2010