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UK name, mostly girls

Dilpreet

A masculine name of Punjabi origin meaning "one whose heart is immersed in God".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Dilpreet is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Dilpreet popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 10 births.

This profile covers 108 England and Wales registrations across 21 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 30% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 107 living people in the UK are called Dilpreet. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Dilpreet ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2007, when 10 girls were registered as Dilpreet.
  • About 107 living people in the UK are estimated to have Dilpreet as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 87.8% of Dilpreet registrations are for girls.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5891

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

2007

10 births

Estimated living

107

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Dilpreet

In England and Wales birth records, Dilpreet has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 12.2% of registrations are for boys and 87.8% are for girls.

These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.

12% boys
88% girls
Boys15 (12.2%)Girls108 (87.8%)

Dilpreet registered for boys

  • Ranked #3,416 in 2012
  • 5 boys registered in 2012
  • Peak: 2012 (5 births)

Dilpreet registered for girls

  • Ranked #5,891 in 2024
  • 3 girls registered in 2024
  • Peak: 2007 (10 births)

Meaning

What does Dilpreet mean?

Dilpreet is a modern name that originates from the Punjabi language spoken in the Indian subcontinent. It is a compound word formed by combining the Persian word "dil" meaning heart and the Sanskrit word "preet" meaning love or affection. The name can be interpreted as "beloved of the heart" or "loved by the heart."

The name is believed to have gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly among the Sikh community in the Indian states of Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh. While the individual elements of the name have ancient roots, there is no evidence of the specific name Dilpreet being widely used in historical texts or religious scriptures.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dilpreet can be found in the Punjabi film industry of the 1980s. Dilpreet Kaur was a Punjabi actress who appeared in several Punjabi movies during that era. Unfortunately, precise details about her birth and death years are not readily available.

Another notable figure with the name Dilpreet is Dilpreet Singh, an Indian cricketer born in 1991. He has represented India in various age-group cricket tournaments and has played domestic cricket for Punjab.

Dilpreet Kaur Sidhu, born in 1995, is a weightlifter from India who won a gold medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the 69kg category.

Dilpreet Brar, born in 1992, is an Indian chef and food writer known for her cookbooks and television appearances. She has hosted cooking shows on various Indian television channels and has a significant online presence.

Dilpreet Singh Dhillon, born in 1994, is a Canadian singer and songwriter of Punjabi descent. He has released several successful albums and has gained popularity in the Punjabi music industry.

It is important to note that while these are some examples of individuals with the name Dilpreet, the name has gained widespread popularity in recent times, and there may be many more individuals bearing this name who have not achieved significant public recognition or historical significance.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Dilpreet over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Dilpreet in England and Wales, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Dilpreet, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
0371013199620102024

Decades

Dilpreet by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Dilpreet was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #5891 3 1
2010s #4396 37 8
2000s #3234 51 9
1990s #2743 17 3

Related

Names similar to Dilpreet

FAQ

Dilpreet: questions and answers

How popular is the name Dilpreet in the UK right now?

In 2024, Dilpreet was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Dilpreet most popular?

The peak year on record was 2007, with 10 babies registered as Dilpreet in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Dilpreet?

A masculine name of Punjabi origin meaning "one whose heart is immersed in God".

How many people are called Dilpreet in the UK?

A total of 108 babies have been registered as Dilpreet across the 21 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.