UK boy's name
Anshul
A masculine Hindu name meaning part of the sun.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Anshul is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Anshul popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4747, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 5 births.
This profile covers 21 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2002 to 2015. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 21 living people in the UK are called Anshul. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Anshul ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 5 boys were registered as Anshul.
- • About 21 living people in the UK are estimated to have Anshul as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4747
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
5 births
Estimated living
21
2026
Meaning
What does Anshul mean?
The name Anshul has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages spoken in the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Anshu,' meaning a ray or a beam of light. It is believed to have been in use since ancient times in the Indian culture and tradition.
The name Anshul has been mentioned in various Hindu scriptures and ancient texts, including the Vedas and Puranas. In the Bhagavad Gita, one of the most revered Hindu scriptures, the word 'Anshul' is used to describe Lord Krishna's powerful arrows.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Anshul can be traced back to the 5th century BCE. During this time, there was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and grammarian named Anshul Sharma, who made significant contributions to the field of linguistics and grammar.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Anshul. In the 11th century, Anshul Deva was a prominent warrior and ruler of the Chauhan dynasty in the Indian state of Rajasthan. He was known for his bravery and military prowess.
Anshul Mandaviya, born in 1975, is a contemporary Indian politician and the current Minister of Health and Family Welfare in the Government of India. He has held various important positions within the Bharatiya Janata Party and has been actively involved in public service.
Another notable Anshul is Anshul Bhatt, an Indian cricketer who played domestic cricket for the Uttar Pradesh team in the 1990s and early 2000s. He was a talented batsman and contributed significantly to his team's success during his playing career.
In the field of literature, Anshul Chandra Pandey is a renowned Hindi writer and poet. Born in 1972, he has authored several books and has been recognized with various literary awards for his contributions to Hindi literature.
The name Anshul has also found its way into the world of business and entrepreneurship. Anshul Jain is a successful Indian entrepreneur and the co-founder of Cleartrip, one of India's leading online travel companies. He has been instrumental in the growth and success of the company since its inception in 2006.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Anshul over time
The chart below shows babies named Anshul registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Anshul, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2015, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anshul by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Anshul 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4747 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3013 | 18 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Anshul
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Anshul: questions and answers
How popular is the name Anshul in the UK right now?
In 2015, Anshul was ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Anshul most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 5 babies registered as Anshul in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Anshul?
A masculine Hindu name meaning part of the sun.
How many people are called Anshul in the UK?
A total of 21 babies have been registered as Anshul across the 5 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.