UK boy's name
Endi
An Americanized form of the Hungarian male name Endre, meaning "brave".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Endi is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Endi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4749, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2006 to 2018. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Endi. 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 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Endi ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 3 boys were registered as Endi.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Endi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4749
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Endi mean?
The name Endi is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the second millennium BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "indra," which was the name of the god of rain and thunderstorms in Hindu mythology.
In ancient Hindu texts, such as the Vedas and the Puranas, the name Indra is mentioned frequently, and it is believed that the name Endi may have been a variation or diminutive form of this name. The name was likely used in various regions of the Indian subcontinent where Sanskrit was spoken or had cultural influence.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Endi can be found in the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata, which is dated between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE. In this epic, there is a character named Endi, who was a warrior and a member of the Pandava army.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Endi. One example is Endi Hartarto, an Indonesian politician who served as the Minister of Industry from 2016 to 2019. Another is Endi Poskovic, a Croatian professional basketball player who played in several European leagues during the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
In the field of literature, Endi Bogue Hartigan was an American poet and writer who lived from 1947 to 2017. Her works explored themes of feminism, spirituality, and the natural world.
Endi Kawasa was an Indonesian film director and screenwriter who made significant contributions to the Indonesian film industry in the late 20th century. He directed several critically acclaimed films, including "Badai Pasti Berlalu" (1977) and "Roro Mendut" (1988).
Another notable figure was Endi Poskovic, a Serbian professional basketball player who played in various European leagues in the 1990s and early 2000s. He was known for his skills as a power forward and center.
While the name Endi may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and origins in Sanskrit language and Hindu mythology make it a fascinating and culturally significant name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Endi over time
The chart below shows babies named Endi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Endi, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Endi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Endi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4749 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4052 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Endi
- Ethan 77,394
- Edward 53,212
- Elliot 23,450
- Elijah 22,369
- 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
Endi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Endi in the UK right now?
In 2018, Endi was ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Endi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 3 babies registered as Endi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Endi?
An Americanized form of the Hungarian male name Endre, meaning "brave".
How many people are called Endi in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Endi across the 2 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.