UK boy's name
Bikram
A Hindu masculine name meaning "brave" or "victorious.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Bikram is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Bikram popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4678, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1998 to 2010. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Bikram. 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 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Bikram ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 3 boys were registered as Bikram.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Bikram as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4678
2010
Births in 2010
3
Latest year
Peak year
1998
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Bikram mean?
The name Bikram originates from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language from the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the combination of two Sanskrit words: "Vikram" meaning valor, courage, or strength, and "Rama" which refers to the Hindu deity, Lord Rama.
The earliest known usage of the name Bikram can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. In these epic narratives, there are references to individuals bearing this name who were known for their bravery, heroism, and strength of character.
One of the most notable historical figures with the name Bikram was Bikramajit or Vikramaditya, a legendary emperor who ruled in the Indian subcontinent around the 1st century BCE or 1st century CE. He is renowned for his wisdom, justice, and patronage of scholars and artists during his reign.
Another prominent figure was Bikram Singh, a Sikh warrior and ruler who lived in the 18th century. He played a significant role in the establishment of the Sikh Empire and is revered for his military prowess and leadership abilities.
In the field of literature, Bikram Vitti was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet from the 16th century. He authored several works, including the "Bikram Vitti Ramayana," a poetic retelling of the Ramayana epic.
Additionally, Bikram Shah was a Nepalese king who ruled in the early 17th century and is credited with unifying the Kathmandu Valley and establishing the Shah dynasty in Nepal.
In more recent times, Bikram Choudhury, born in 1944, is a renowned yoga teacher and founder of the Bikram Yoga style, which involves practicing a sequence of 26 postures in a heated room.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Bikram, each leaving their mark in various fields, from literature and religion to leadership and wellness.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Bikram over time
The chart below shows babies named Bikram registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Bikram, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2010, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bikram by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Bikram 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 | #4678 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2901 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Bikram
- Benjamin 90,412
- Ben 36,356
- 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
Bikram: questions and answers
How popular is the name Bikram in the UK right now?
In 2010, Bikram was ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Bikram most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 3 babies registered as Bikram in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Bikram?
A Hindu masculine name meaning "brave" or "victorious.".
How many people are called Bikram in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Bikram across the 2 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.