UK boy's name
Bihan
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "the good one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Bihan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Bihan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2022 to 2022. 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.
Bihan is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Bihan. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Bihan ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 3 boys were registered as Bihan.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Bihan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2022
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Bihan mean?
The name Bihan is derived from the Sanskrit language and has its origins in ancient India. It is believed to have emerged around the 5th century BCE and was initially used as a title or honorific for respected elders or wise men in Hindu communities.
The word 'Bihan' is thought to be a combination of two Sanskrit words: 'Bhi' meaning 'to fear' or 'to revere,' and 'Han' meaning 'to strike' or 'to slay.' Together, the name Bihan could be interpreted as 'one who strikes fear' or 'one who is revered and respected.'
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Bihan can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, the Vedas. In the Rig Veda, a sage named Bihan is referenced as a renowned scholar and teacher of sacred knowledge.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Bihan. One of the most famous was Bihan Shukla, a 12th-century Hindu philosopher and logician from the Mithila region of present-day Bihar, India. Shukla's work on the Navya-Nyaya school of logic and epistemology was highly influential in Indian philosophical thought.
Another prominent figure was Bihan Deva, a 16th-century Hindu ruler of the Bhuyan dynasty in the Lakhisarai region of Bihar. Deva was known for his patronage of the arts and literature, and his reign was marked by a period of cultural renaissance in the region.
In the 18th century, Bihan Singh was a renowned military leader and commander in the army of the Maratha Empire. Singh played a crucial role in several battles against the Mughal Empire and was celebrated for his bravery and strategic prowess.
More recently, Bihan Chakravarti was a 20th-century Indian scholar and linguist, renowned for his contributions to the study of the Bengali language and literature. Chakravarti was born in 1892 and passed away in 1975.
Bihan Mishra, born in 1949, is a contemporary Indian mathematician and computer scientist, known for his significant contributions to the field of theoretical computer science and his work on graph theory and combinatorics.
While the name Bihan may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and associations with wisdom, reverence, and valor have left an indelible mark on the cultural tapestry of India.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Bihan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Bihan 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 |
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FAQ
Bihan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Bihan in the UK right now?
In 2022, Bihan was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Bihan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 3 babies registered as Bihan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Bihan?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "the good one".
How many people are called Bihan in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Bihan 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.