UK boy's name
Eashan
Hindu name meaning sun, glory, or rising sun.
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.
Eashan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Eashan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4001, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 17 births.
This profile covers 203 England and Wales registrations across 23 recorded years from 1999 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 24% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 202 living people in the UK are called Eashan. 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
- • Eashan ranked #4001 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 17 boys were registered as Eashan.
- • About 202 living people in the UK are estimated to have Eashan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4001
2022
Births in 2022
4
Latest year
Peak year
2011
17 births
Estimated living
202
2026
Meaning
What does Eashan mean?
The name Eashan is believed to have its origins in Sanskrit, one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages spoken in ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Ishana," which means "lord" or "ruler." The name carries connotations of strength, power, and authority.
In Hindu mythology, Ishana is one of the names of Lord Shiva, the supreme deity and the destroyer of evil. This association gives the name Eashan a spiritual and divine significance. It is often given to male children with the hope that they will embody the qualities of leadership, resilience, and protection associated with Lord Shiva.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Eashan can be traced back to ancient Sanskrit texts and Hindu scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Puranas, which date back to the first millennium BCE. However, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact origin and use of the name during those times due to the scarcity of written records.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Eashan:
1. Eashan Singh (1665-1708): A prominent Sikh warrior and military leader during the early years of the Sikh Empire in the Indian subcontinent. 2. Eashan Ghosh (1809-1888): An Indian philosopher and social reformer, known for his contributions to the Bengal Renaissance movement. 3. Eashan Namboodiri (1876-1958): An Indian astrologer and scholar of Sanskrit literature, renowned for his expertise in Vedic astrology. 4. Eashan Majumdar (1905-1976): An eminent Indian scientist and physicist, best known for his work in the field of nuclear physics. 5. Eashan Khanna (1920-1997): An Indian classical vocalist and music composer, celebrated for his contributions to Hindustani classical music.
While the name Eashan has been predominantly used in the Indian subcontinent, it has also gained popularity in other parts of the world due to the increasing cultural exchange and migration of people. However, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Sanskrit language and Hindu mythology, where it holds a significant cultural and spiritual meaning.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Eashan over time
The chart below shows babies named Eashan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 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 Eashan, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2022, compared with 17 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eashan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Eashan 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 | #4395 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #2200 | 106 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1961 | 86 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2425 | 4 | 1 |
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- Elliot 23,450
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- Ellis 19,358
- Elliott 16,964
- Evan 14,535
- Ezra 11,838
- Ewan 10,685
- Eli 8,126
- Elias 7,049
- Eric 6,654
FAQ
Eashan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Eashan in the UK right now?
In 2022, Eashan was ranked #4001 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Eashan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 17 babies registered as Eashan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Eashan?
Hindu name meaning sun, glory, or rising sun.
How many people are called Eashan in the UK?
A total of 203 babies have been registered as Eashan across the 23 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.