UK boy's name
Aswin
A masculine name of Indian origin meaning "horse-Lord".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aswin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Aswin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 8 births.
This profile covers 60 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 1999 to 2021. 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 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 60 living people in the UK are called Aswin. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aswin ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 8 boys were registered as Aswin.
- • About 60 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aswin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
8 births
Estimated living
60
2026
Meaning
What does Aswin mean?
The name Aswin is of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word "Ashvin" which refers to the twin gods of the Hindu mythology, the divine horsemen. The name dates back to ancient Vedic times, with references found in the Rigveda, one of the oldest sacred texts in the world, composed around 1500-1000 BCE.
Aswin is closely associated with the Hindu festival of Navaratri, which is celebrated in honor of the divine feminine. The name is particularly popular among Hindus, especially those belonging to the Brahmin community. It is believed that the name Aswin brings good fortune and prosperity to the bearer.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aswin can be found in the Mahabharata, the epic Sanskrit narrative that dates back to the 8th or 9th century BCE. In the Mahabharata, Aswin is mentioned as the name of one of the twin gods, who were skilled in medicine and healing.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Aswin. One of the most famous was Aswin Suri, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 6th century CE. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the areas of algebra and trigonometry.
Another notable figure was Aswin Kumaramangalam, an Indian politician and lawyer who served as the Minister of Power in the Government of India from 1999 to 2001. He was born in 1953 and passed away in 2000.
In the field of literature, Aswin Sanghi is a well-known Indian author and writer, best known for his historical fiction novels such as "The Rozabal Line" and "Chanakya's Chant." He was born in 1967 and continues to write and publish.
Aswin Naik is a celebrated Indian fashion designer and choreographer, known for his innovative and avant-garde designs. He was born in 1971 and has been a prominent figure in the Indian fashion industry for several decades.
Aswin Crist is an Indian film director and screenwriter, known for his work in the Tamil film industry. He was born in 1979 and has directed several critically acclaimed films, including "Vennila Kabbadi Kuzhu" and "Dhilluku Dhuddu."
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aswin over time
The chart below shows babies named Aswin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aswin, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aswin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aswin 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 | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4172 | 26 | 7 |
| 2000s | #3143 | 28 | 6 |
| 1990s | #2943 | 3 | 1 |
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- 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
Aswin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aswin in the UK right now?
In 2021, Aswin was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Aswin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 8 babies registered as Aswin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aswin?
A masculine name of Indian origin meaning "horse-Lord".
How many people are called Aswin in the UK?
A total of 60 babies have been registered as Aswin across the 15 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.