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UK boy's name

Darshil

An Indian masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "seeing truth".

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.

Darshil is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Darshil 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 2014, with 5 births.

This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1997 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.

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 11 living people in the UK are called Darshil. 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

  • Darshil ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2014, when 5 boys were registered as Darshil.
  • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Darshil 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

2014

5 births

Estimated living

11

2026

Meaning

What does Darshil mean?

The name Darshil is believed to have originated in India, derived from the Sanskrit language. The name can be broken down into two parts: "Darsh," which means "vision" or "sight," and "il," which is a common suffix in Indian names.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Darshil can be found in ancient Hindu texts, specifically the Puranas, which are a collection of stories and myths related to Hindu deities and their incarnations. In these texts, the name is associated with characters who possess great wisdom and spiritual insight.

During the medieval period in India, the name Darshil gained popularity among certain royal families and noble clans, particularly in the regions of Gujarat and Rajasthan. It was often given to sons who were expected to carry on the family's legacy and uphold its values and traditions.

One notable historical figure with the name Darshil was Darshil Charan Das, a renowned Indian philosopher and spiritual teacher who lived in the 16th century. He authored several treatises on Vedanta philosophy and was highly revered for his teachings on self-realization and universal consciousness.

Another prominent individual was Darshil Nagar, a 17th-century poet and scholar from Gujarat, known for his contributions to Gujarati literature and his mastery of various poetic forms, including ghazals and dohas.

In the 19th century, Darshil Thakore was a respected leader and social reformer from the princely state of Bhavnagar in Gujarat. He played a significant role in promoting education and advocating for women's rights during his time.

Darshil Mehta, born in 1901, was a renowned Indian classical musician and exponent of the Khyal style of Hindustani classical music. He was highly regarded for his powerful and soulful renditions of ragas and was awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan by the Government of India.

Another notable figure was Darshil Iyer, a celebrated Indian film director and screenwriter who lived from 1928 to 2002. He is best known for his critically acclaimed movies that explored complex social and political themes, earning him numerous accolades throughout his career.

While the name Darshil has its roots in Indian culture and history, it has gained popularity in other parts of the world as well, particularly among communities with Indian diaspora. However, its origins and deep-rooted cultural significance remain closely tied to the Indian subcontinent.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Darshil over time

The chart below shows babies named Darshil registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Darshil, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Darshil
01345199720092022

Decades

Darshil by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Darshil 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
2010s #3362 5 1
1990s #2859 3 1

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FAQ

Darshil: questions and answers

How popular is the name Darshil in the UK right now?

In 2022, Darshil was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Darshil most popular?

The peak year on record was 2014, with 5 babies registered as Darshil in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Darshil?

An Indian masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "seeing truth".

How many people are called Darshil in the UK?

A total of 11 babies have been registered as Darshil 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.