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UK boy's name

Dhru

A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "firm" or "steadfast".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Dhru is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Dhru popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 6 births.

This profile covers 56 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 1998 to 2021. 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 56 living people in the UK are called Dhru. 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 2022 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Dhru ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2006, when 6 boys were registered as Dhru.
  • About 56 living people in the UK are estimated to have Dhru as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4789

2021

Births in 2021

3

Latest year

Peak year

2006

6 births

Estimated living

56

2026

Meaning

What does Dhru mean?

The name Dhru has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient language of India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "dhruva," which means "firm," "steady," or "constant." The name can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Puranas and the Mahabharata.

One of the earliest known references to the name Dhru can be found in the Vishnu Purana, a Hindu religious text composed around the 4th century CE. In this text, Dhru is mentioned as a devout king who attained a high spiritual status and was granted a special place in the celestial realm. His story is often used as an example of unwavering devotion and perseverance.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Dhru. One of the earliest recorded individuals was Dhru Rishi, a renowned Hindu sage and author of several Vedic hymns. He is believed to have lived around the 8th century BCE and is revered for his contributions to the sacred texts of Hinduism.

Another famous figure named Dhru was Dhru Narayana, a 13th-century Hindu philosopher and poet from the region of Odisha, India. He is best known for his literary works, including the "Dhru Narayana Kavya," which explored various philosophical and spiritual themes.

In the 16th century, Dhru Mal was a prominent ruler of the Rajput kingdom of Bikaner in present-day Rajasthan, India. He is credited with the expansion and fortification of the city of Bikaner, as well as the construction of several architectural marvels during his reign from 1538 to 1571.

In more recent times, Dhru Bhagat was a renowned Nepali poet and writer who lived from 1917 to 1980. He is celebrated for his contributions to Nepali literature and his poetic works that explored themes of social justice and national identity.

Dhru Singh Bundela was an Indian freedom fighter and revolutionary who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. He was born in 1906 and actively participated in various protests and movements until his death in 1981.

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Popularity

Dhru over time

The chart below shows babies named Dhru registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Dhru, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 6 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Dhru
02356199820092021

Decades

Dhru by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Dhru 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 #4484 13 4
2000s #3157 33 8
1990s #2681 7 2

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FAQ

Dhru: questions and answers

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

In 2021, Dhru was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Dhru most popular?

The peak year on record was 2006, with 6 babies registered as Dhru in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Dhru?

A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "firm" or "steadfast".

How many people are called Dhru in the UK?

A total of 56 babies have been registered as Dhru across the 15 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.