UK boy's name
Eshaan
Meaning "God's gift" or "Gift from above" of Hindu origin.
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.
Eshaan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Eshaan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1517, with 17 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 33 births.
This profile covers 424 England and Wales registrations across 24 recorded years from 2001 to 2024. 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 52% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 421 living people in the UK are called Eshaan. 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
- • Eshaan ranked #1517 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 17 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 33 boys were registered as Eshaan.
- • About 421 living people in the UK are estimated to have Eshaan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1517
2024
Births in 2024
17
Latest year
Peak year
2011
33 births
Estimated living
421
2026
Meaning
What does Eshaan mean?
The name Eshaan is of Hindu origin, derived from the Sanskrit language. It is believed to have originated in ancient India, possibly during the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
The name Eshaan is composed of two Sanskrit words: "Isha," which means lord or ruler, and "ana," meaning to bring or to lead. Thus, the name Eshaan can be interpreted as "the one who brings or leads the ruler" or "the one who serves the lord."
In Hindu mythology, the name Eshaan may have been associated with Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. Some believe that the name could refer to a devotee or follower of Lord Shiva, who is often depicted as the supreme ruler or lord of the universe.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Eshaan are found in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Upanishads. However, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact date or time period when the name first appeared.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Eshaan. One of the earliest known figures was Eshaan Acharya, a renowned Hindu scholar and philosopher who lived in the 9th century CE. He is credited with writing several important texts on Advaita Vedanta, a prominent school of Hindu philosophy.
Another notable Eshaan was Eshaan Nath, a 16th-century Hindu mystic and poet from the region of Punjab, in present-day India and Pakistan. His devotional poetry, written in the Punjabi language, is still widely celebrated and recited today.
In more recent times, Eshaan Qureshi was an Indian actor and filmmaker from the 20th century, known for his contributions to the Bollywood film industry. He was born in 1924 and passed away in 1997.
Eshaan Ghosh, born in 1978, is a contemporary Indian author and journalist. He has written several acclaimed novels and non-fiction works, exploring themes of identity, culture, and social issues in modern India.
Eshaan Shanker, born in 1985, is an Indian classical musician and vocalist. He is renowned for his performances of Hindustani classical music, particularly in the Khayal style, and has received numerous awards and accolades for his artistic achievements.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Eshaan over time
The chart below shows babies named Eshaan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 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 Eshaan, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 17 births in 2024, compared with 33 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eshaan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Eshaan 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 | #1818 | 66 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1236 | 240 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1658 | 118 | 9 |
Related
Names similar to Eshaan
- 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
Eshaan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Eshaan in the UK right now?
In 2024, Eshaan was ranked #1517 for boys in England and Wales, with 17 births registered.
When was Eshaan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 33 babies registered as Eshaan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Eshaan?
Meaning "God's gift" or "Gift from above" of Hindu origin.
How many people are called Eshaan in the UK?
A total of 424 babies have been registered as Eshaan across the 24 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.