UK boy's name
Badal
A masculine Indian name meaning "cloud" or "change".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2002. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Badal is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Badal popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2002 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3225, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2002 to 2002. 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.
Badal is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Badal. 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 2003 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Badal ranked #3225 for boys in England and Wales in 2002, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 3 boys were registered as Badal.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Badal as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3225
2002
Births in 2002
3
Latest year
Peak year
2002
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Badal mean?
The name Badal has its origins in the Hindi language, which is predominantly spoken in the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "badal," which means "cloud" or "to change." The name can be traced back to ancient times and is believed to have been used in various regions of the Indian subcontinent.
One of the earliest known references to the name Badal can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, the Vedas. In these sacred texts, the word "badal" is mentioned in reference to the clouds and their role in the cycle of life. This association with nature and change may have contributed to the popularity of the name among certain communities.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Badal. One such person was Badal Shah (1639-1712), a famous Sufi saint from the Indian subcontinent. He was known for his spiritual teachings and influenced the spread of Sufism in the region.
Another prominent figure was Badal Gurunath Sarkar (1926-2022), an Indian poet and writer who made significant contributions to Bengali literature. He was the recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Sahitya Akademi Award and the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors.
In the field of sports, Badal Roy (1943-2022) was a renowned Indian cricketer who played for the national team in the 1970s. He was particularly known for his aggressive batting style and his ability to score quick runs.
Badal Sircar (1925-2011) was a prominent Indian playwright and theatre director. He is considered one of the pioneers of contemporary Indian theatre and is renowned for his experimental and socially conscious plays.
Badal Majumdar (1938-2015) was an Indian actor and filmmaker who made significant contributions to Bengali cinema. He is best known for his portrayal of complex and unconventional characters in films that explored social and political issues.
These are just a few examples of individuals who bore the name Badal and left their mark on various fields throughout history. The name continues to be popular in certain regions of the Indian subcontinent, carrying with it the essence of change and the natural world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Badal by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Badal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3225 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Badal: questions and answers
How popular is the name Badal in the UK right now?
In 2002, Badal was ranked #3225 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Badal most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 3 babies registered as Badal in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Badal?
A masculine Indian name meaning "cloud" or "change".
How many people are called Badal in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Badal across the 1 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.