Harpreet is of Indian origin, derived from Sanskrit 'Hari' meaning 'God' and 'Priti' signifying 'Love'. It's a unisex name, commonly used among Sikhs, and means 'one who brings love for God'. The name gained prominence due to its association with prominent Sikh figures like Harpreet Singh Surjeet, a notable Indian cricketer.
The name Harpreet experienced fluctuations in popularity between the years 1979 and 2012, with a total of 254 births recorded during this period. The most popular years for the name were 1988 and 1994, each with 18 births. However, it seems that after 2006, the popularity of the name began to decline, with only 6 births in 2005 and 2006, and as low as 5 births in 2007 and 2012.