UK boy's name
Bhargav
A masculine Hindu name derived from Sanskrit meaning "sustainer" or "protector".
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.
Bhargav is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Bhargav popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 5 births.
This profile covers 27 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2000 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 27 living people in the UK are called Bhargav. 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
- • Bhargav ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 5 boys were registered as Bhargav.
- • About 27 living people in the UK are estimated to have Bhargav as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
5 births
Estimated living
27
2026
Meaning
What does Bhargav mean?
The given name Bhargav has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient language of the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Bharga," which means "radiance" or "brilliance." The name is believed to have been in use since ancient times, with the earliest known references dating back to the Vedic period in India.
In Hindu mythology, Bhargav is associated with the sage Bhrigu, who was one of the seven great sages or Saptarishis. Bhrigu was revered for his wisdom, spirituality, and knowledge of the Vedas. The name Bhargav is often used as a patronymic, meaning "descendant of Bhrigu."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bhargav can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic. In the epic, Bhargav is mentioned as the son of Chyavana Rishi, another prominent sage. The Mahabharata also mentions Bhargav as a title for the descendants of Bhrigu.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Bhargav. One of the most famous was Bhargav Aranya, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 8th century CE. He was a prominent figure in the Mimamsa school of Hindu philosophy and authored several influential works.
Another notable Bhargav was Bhargav Vriddhachalam, a Sanskrit scholar and poet from the 16th century CE. He was known for his mastery of the Sanskrit language and his poetic works, which celebrated Hindu deities and philosophies.
In more recent times, Bhargav Mehta (1923-2008) was an Indian diplomat and scholar who served as Ambassador to several countries and was also a prominent writer and academic.
Bhargav Sriram (born 1991) is a contemporary Indian actor and model who has appeared in various Bollywood films and television shows.
Bhargav Bhatt (born 1986) is an Indian-American technology entrepreneur and investor, known for co-founding the popular mobile application Snapchat.
The name Bhargav continues to be popular in India and among the Indian diaspora worldwide, carrying with it the rich cultural and historical significance of its Sanskrit roots.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Bhargav over time
The chart below shows babies named Bhargav registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 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 Bhargav, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bhargav by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Bhargav 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 | #4572 | 10 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4069 | 8 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3501 | 9 | 3 |
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- Bradley 30,230
- Brandon 26,411
- Billy 18,608
- Bobby 16,904
- Blake 16,337
- Bailey 16,014
- Brody 7,230
- Beau 6,722
- Barnaby 5,284
- Brodie 4,801
FAQ
Bhargav: questions and answers
How popular is the name Bhargav in the UK right now?
In 2024, Bhargav was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Bhargav most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 5 babies registered as Bhargav in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Bhargav?
A masculine Hindu name derived from Sanskrit meaning "sustainer" or "protector".
How many people are called Bhargav in the UK?
A total of 27 babies have been registered as Bhargav across the 8 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.