UK boy's name
Dharmesh
One upholding righteousness, justice, and duty in the Hindu tradition.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2000. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Dharmesh is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Dharmesh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2000 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3036, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2000 to 2000. 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.
Dharmesh is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Dharmesh. 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 2001 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Dharmesh ranked #3036 for boys in England and Wales in 2000, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 3 boys were registered as Dharmesh.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Dharmesh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3036
2000
Births in 2000
3
Latest year
Peak year
2000
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Dharmesh mean?
The name Dharmesh is of Sanskrit origin, derived from the word "dharma," which means duty, righteousness, or moral law in Hinduism. It is a Hindu name that has been in use for centuries.
The name Dharmesh is believed to have been popular among Hindu communities in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in regions where Sanskrit was widely used as a language of religious and scholarly discourse. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was often used as a name for characters or individuals who embodied the principles of dharma.
One of the earliest known references to the name Dharmesh can be found in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, which is believed to have been composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE. In the epic, there is a character named Dharmesh who is described as a wise and virtuous individual.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Dharmesh. One of the most famous was Dharmesh Shastri, a renowned Hindu scholar and philosopher who lived in the 15th century CE. He was known for his extensive knowledge of the Vedas, the ancient Hindu scriptures, and his contributions to the study of Hindu philosophy and religion.
Another prominent figure with the name Dharmesh was Dharmesh Mehta, an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was actively involved in the Indian independence movement and worked towards improving the lives of marginalized communities in India.
In more recent times, Dharmesh Patel, an Indian-American entrepreneur and businessman who founded the popular online travel company Priceline.com in 1997, has also carried the name Dharmesh. He was born in 1964 and is recognized for his contributions to the travel industry and the development of innovative online booking platforms.
Another notable individual named Dharmesh is Dharmesh Shah, an Indian-American entrepreneur and software engineer who co-founded the project management software company HubSpot in 2006. He was born in 1975 and has been recognized for his contributions to the field of marketing automation and customer relationship management software.
Lastly, Dharmesh Kulkarni, an Indian classical vocalist and musician, has also carried the name Dharmesh. Born in 1963, he is known for his mastery of the Hindustani classical music tradition and has performed extensively both in India and internationally.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Dharmesh by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Dharmesh 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 | #3036 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Dharmesh: questions and answers
How popular is the name Dharmesh in the UK right now?
In 2000, Dharmesh was ranked #3036 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Dharmesh most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 3 babies registered as Dharmesh in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Dharmesh?
One upholding righteousness, justice, and duty in the Hindu tradition.
How many people are called Dharmesh in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Dharmesh 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.