UK name, mostly boys
Davinder
A masculine name from Sanskrit meaning "protector of the worshippers".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Davinder is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Davinder popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4333, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 8 births.
This profile covers 34 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 1996 to 2007. 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 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 34 living people in the UK are called Davinder. 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 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Davinder ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales in 2007, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 8 boys were registered as Davinder.
- • About 34 living people in the UK are estimated to have Davinder as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 85.0% of Davinder registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4333
2007
Births in 2007
3
Latest year
Peak year
2000
8 births
Estimated living
34
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Davinder
In England and Wales birth records, Davinder has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 85.0% of registrations are for boys and 15.0% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Davinder registered for boys
- Ranked #4,333 in 2007
- 3 boys registered in 2007
- Peak: 2000 (8 births)
Davinder registered for girls
- Ranked #3,848 in 1998
- 3 girls registered in 1998
- Peak: 1996 (3 births)
Meaning
What does Davinder mean?
Davinder is a given name that originated from the Punjabi language, which is primarily spoken in the Indian states of Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh, as well as in Pakistan. The name is a combination of two Punjabi words, "dav" meaning "lightning" and "indar" meaning "king of the gods." Hence, the name Davinder can be interpreted as "the king of lightning" or "the lord of thunder."
The name has its roots in the ancient Hindu mythology and is believed to be associated with the god Indra, who was revered as the king of the devas (gods) and the lord of thunder and lightning. Indra played a significant role in Hindu scriptures such as the Vedas and the Puranas.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Davinder can be traced back to the medieval period in the region of Punjab. It was commonly used by Hindus and Sikhs living in this region during that time. Over the centuries, the name gained popularity and spread to other parts of the Indian subcontinent.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Davinder was Davinder Singh, a prominent Sikh warrior and military leader who lived in the 18th century. He served under the renowned Sikh ruler, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, and played a crucial role in the expansion of the Sikh Empire.
Another notable figure was Davinder Narain, an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the early 19th century. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and wrote several treatises on astronomy and astrology.
In the 20th century, Davinder Singh Garcha was a distinguished Punjabi writer and poet. Born in 1928, he was known for his literary works that explored themes of social justice, humanity, and the struggles of the common people.
Davinder Singh Brar, born in 1947, was an Indian Army officer who served as the Chief of Army Staff from 2005 to 2007. He played a pivotal role in numerous military operations and was instrumental in modernizing the Indian Army.
Davinder Pal Singh Bhullar, born in 1963, is a Canadian author and activist of Punjabi origin. He has written extensively on issues related to human rights, social justice, and the Sikh diaspora.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Davinder throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the cultural richness of the regions they hailed from.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Davinder over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Davinder in England and Wales, from 1996 to 2007. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Davinder, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2007, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Davinder by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Davinder 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #2914 | 15 | 3 |
| 1990s | #2235 | 19 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Davinder
- Daniel 120,900
- Dylan 60,836
- David 37,852
- Dominic 20,480
- Declan 11,657
- Dexter 11,627
- Danny 8,434
- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
- Dominik 3,494
- Damian 3,486
FAQ
Davinder: questions and answers
How popular is the name Davinder in the UK right now?
In 2007, Davinder was ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Davinder most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 8 babies registered as Davinder in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Davinder?
A masculine name from Sanskrit meaning "protector of the worshippers".
How many people are called Davinder in the UK?
A total of 34 babies have been registered as Davinder across the 7 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.