UK boy's name
Dhruv
An Indian masculine name meaning steadfast, resolute, or immovable.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Dhruv is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Dhruv popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #721, with 49 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 79 births.
This profile covers 1,217 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 62% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 1,225 living people in the UK are called Dhruv. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Dhruv ranked #721 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 49 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 79 boys were registered as Dhruv.
- • Dhruv ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #728 in 2023.
- • About 1,225 living people in the UK are estimated to have Dhruv as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#721
2024
Births in 2024
49
Latest year
Peak year
2011
79 births
Estimated living
1,225
2026
Meaning
What does Dhruv mean?
The name Dhruv has its origins in the Sanskrit language and ancient Hindu culture. It is derived from the word 'dhruvam' which means 'immovable' or 'constant'. The name has been in use for thousands of years, dating back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Dhruv can be found in the Vishnu Purana, an ancient Hindu sacred text. It tells the story of Dhruv, the son of King Uttanapad, who became one of the greatest devotees of Lord Vishnu. His unwavering devotion and determination earned him a place among the celestial stars, and he became the Pole Star.
In the 7th century CE, a king named Dhruv Bhatta ruled over parts of present-day Gujarat in western India. He was known for his patronage of the arts and literature, and his reign marked a significant period in the cultural history of the region.
Another notable figure with the name Dhruv was Dhruv Nagari, a 16th-century Indian painter and calligrapher. He was part of the renowned artistic tradition of the Mughal Empire and is renowned for his intricate and beautiful works.
In more recent history, Dhruv Shardha was an Indian freedom fighter who participated in the Indian independence movement against British rule. He was born in 1909 and spent several years in prison for his involvement in the struggle for India's freedom.
Dhruv Vikram, born in 1946, is a contemporary Indian writer and poet. He has published numerous works in Hindi and has been honored with several literary awards for his contributions to Indian literature.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Dhruv. The name has a rich cultural heritage and has been carried by men from various walks of life, including kings, artists, freedom fighters, and writers.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Dhruv over time
The chart below shows babies named Dhruv registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Dhruv, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 49 births in 2024, compared with 79 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dhruv by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Dhruv 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 | #768 | 214 | 5 |
| 2010s | #684 | 516 | 10 |
| 2000s | #635 | 426 | 10 |
| 1990s | #987 | 61 | 4 |
Geography
Where Dhruv is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Dhruv. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Dhruv ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #728 in 2023.
Across the UK
Dhruv in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#728 in 2023
5 years of NRS records, 16 total registered
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FAQ
Dhruv: questions and answers
How popular is the name Dhruv in the UK right now?
In 2024, Dhruv was ranked #721 for boys in England and Wales, with 49 births registered.
When was Dhruv most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 79 babies registered as Dhruv in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Dhruv?
An Indian masculine name meaning steadfast, resolute, or immovable.
How many people are called Dhruv in the UK?
A total of 1,217 babies have been registered as Dhruv across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 16 more in Scotland.
Where is Dhruv most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Dhruv ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #728 in 2023. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.