UK girl's name
Bindi
A feminine name of Hindu origin representing the red dot worn on the forehead.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Bindi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Bindi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4709, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 4 births.
This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2008 to 2023. 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 11 living people in the UK are called Bindi. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Bindi ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 4 girls were registered as Bindi.
- • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Bindi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4709
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
2008
4 births
Estimated living
11
2026
Meaning
What does Bindi mean?
The name Bindi originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Sanskrit language. It is derived from the word "bindu," which means "a drop" or "a small particle." In Hindu mythology, the bindu represents the source of life and the union of the male and female principles.
The earliest recorded use of the name Bindi can be traced back to the ancient Hindu scriptures, particularly the Upanishads and the Vedas. In these texts, the bindu is often associated with the concept of the "seed" or the "point of creation" from which the entire universe emanates.
One of the most famous historical references to the name Bindi is in the Bhagavad Gita, a sacred Hindu text dated between the 5th and 2nd centuries BCE. In this text, the bindu is described as the ultimate reality, the source of all existence.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Bindi. One of the earliest recorded was Bindi Sagar, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 16th century during the Mughal Empire in India. His works, written in Persian and Sanskrit, explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human experience.
Another notable figure was Bindi Chand Chawla, a prominent Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who lived from 1875 to 1949. She played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement and worked tirelessly to improve the lives of women and the underprivileged.
In more recent times, the name Bindi gained global recognition through the Australian actress and singer Bindi Irwin, born in 1998. She is the daughter of the late Steve Irwin, the famous "Crocodile Hunter," and has carried on her father's legacy by advocating for wildlife conservation and environmental causes.
Bindi Karia is another notable individual who bears this name. Born in 1984, she is a British entrepreneur and businesswoman who founded the successful online clothing brand Mistress Rocks. She has been recognized for her entrepreneurial achievements and her efforts to empower women in business.
Lastly, Bindi Sahni, born in 1940, is a renowned Indian archaeologist and scholar. She has made significant contributions to the understanding of ancient Indian civilizations, particularly the Indus Valley Civilization, through her extensive research and excavations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Bindi over time
The chart below shows babies named Bindi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Bindi, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bindi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Bindi 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 | #4709 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5765 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4524 | 4 | 1 |
Related
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- Brooke 18,370
- Bella 14,112
- Bonnie 12,149
- Beatrice 11,306
- Bethan 7,968
- Beth 6,440
- Betsy 5,065
- Beatrix 4,317
- Billie 4,220
- Beau 3,231
- Bryony 3,167
FAQ
Bindi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Bindi in the UK right now?
In 2023, Bindi was ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Bindi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 4 babies registered as Bindi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Bindi?
A feminine name of Hindu origin representing the red dot worn on the forehead.
How many people are called Bindi in the UK?
A total of 11 babies have been registered as Bindi across the 3 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.