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UK boy's name

Eshwar

A masculine name of Hindu origin representing the supreme Lord.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Eshwar is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Eshwar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4810, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2016 to 2016. 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.

Eshwar is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Eshwar. 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 2017 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Eshwar ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2016, when 3 boys were registered as Eshwar.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Eshwar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4810

2016

Births in 2016

3

Latest year

Peak year

2016

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Eshwar mean?

The name Eshwar finds its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that served as the root for many modern Indian languages. Derived from the Sanskrit word "Ishvara," meaning "Lord" or "Supreme Being," the name carries a strong religious connotation and is closely associated with Hindu beliefs and practices.

In Hindu mythology, Eshwar is considered one of the names of the Supreme Deity, often used as a synonym for deities such as Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. The name is prominently featured in numerous ancient Hindu scriptures, including the Vedas, Upanishads, and the Bhagavad Gita, where it is invoked as a representation of the ultimate divine power and spiritual enlightenment.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Eshwar can be traced back to the 7th century BCE, when it appeared in the Rig Veda, one of the oldest and most revered Hindu scriptures. Throughout the centuries, the name has been bestowed upon many notable figures in Hindu history and culture.

One such figure was Eshwar Chandra Vidyasagar, a renowned Indian scholar, writer, and social reformer who lived from 1820 to 1891. He played a crucial role in the Bengali Renaissance and advocated for the abolition of regressive social practices, such as the dowry system and the practice of Sati.

Another notable individual bearing the name Eshwar was Eshwar Nath Gurtu, a distinguished Indian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India, responsible for drafting the country's constitution. He lived from 1887 to 1976 and played a pivotal role in shaping the legal and political landscape of independent India.

In the realm of literature, Eshwar Anand was a celebrated Hindi poet and novelist who lived from 1914 to 2005. His works, including the famous novel "Krishan Kanhaiya," explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, earning him numerous accolades and a place in the canon of modern Hindi literature.

Eshwar Vaman Apte, born in 1854 and lived until 1936, was a renowned Indian scholar and lexicographer. He is best known for his monumental work, the "Apte Student's English-Sanskrit Dictionary," which remains a widely used and respected reference for the study of Sanskrit and its linguistic heritage.

Lastly, Eshwar Sharan, born in 1925 and passed away in 2007, was a renowned Indian mathematician and educator. He made significant contributions to the field of combinatorics and authored several influential textbooks on mathematics, shaping the minds of countless students and advancing the understanding of complex mathematical concepts.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Eshwar by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Eshwar 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 #4810 3 1

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FAQ

Eshwar: questions and answers

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

In 2016, Eshwar was ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Eshwar most popular?

The peak year on record was 2016, with 3 babies registered as Eshwar in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Eshwar?

A masculine name of Hindu origin representing the supreme Lord.

How many people are called Eshwar in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Eshwar across the 1 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.