UK boy's name
Gobind
One who leads those who have abandoned worldly attachments to God.
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.
Gobind is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Gobind popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3959, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 7 births.
This profile covers 56 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 1997 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 57% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 56 living people in the UK are called Gobind. 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
- • Gobind ranked #3959 for boys in England and Wales in 2018, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 7 boys were registered as Gobind.
- • About 56 living people in the UK are estimated to have Gobind as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3959
2018
Births in 2018
4
Latest year
Peak year
2004
7 births
Estimated living
56
2026
Meaning
What does Gobind mean?
The name Gobind has its origins in the Sanskrit language of ancient India. It is a compound name derived from the Sanskrit words "go" meaning "cow" or "rays of light" and "bind" meaning "to fall in drops" or "to envelop." Together, the name carries the meaning of "one who envelops the world with divine light or rays" or "one who is the sustainer of the universe."
This name holds significant importance in the Sikh tradition, as it was the name adopted by the tenth and final human Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji (1666-1708 CE). He was born as Gobind Rai and later took on the name Gobind Singh, playing a pivotal role in shaping the Sikh faith and ensuring its survival during a period of great persecution.
The name Gobind can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, such as the Puranas and the Upanishads, where it is mentioned as one of the many names of Lord Krishna, a central figure in Hindu mythology. However, its widespread use as a given name is closely associated with the Sikh tradition and the reverence for Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
Among the notable historical figures who bore the name Gobind, the most prominent is undoubtedly Guru Gobind Singh Ji himself (1666-1708 CE), the tenth and final human Guru of the Sikh faith. He was a spiritual leader, warrior, poet, and philosopher who played a crucial role in the establishment and codification of the Sikh religion.
Another notable figure was Gobind Ballabh Pant (1887-1961 CE), an Indian freedom fighter and the first Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh after India's independence. He was a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress and played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.
Gobind Behari Lal (1875-1942 CE) was an Indian educationist, journalist, and social reformer who founded the Gobind Behari Lal Educational Society, which played a significant role in promoting education in northern India.
Gobind Ram (1800-1876 CE) was an Indian linguist and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Hindustani language and literature. He was also a proficient translator and helped in the translation of several Sanskrit texts into English.
Gobind Singh Lamba (1900-1985 CE) was an Indian political leader and a member of the Constituent Assembly of India, which drafted the Constitution of India. He played an active role in shaping the constitutional framework of the country.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Gobind over time
The chart below shows babies named Gobind registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 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 Gobind, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2018, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Gobind by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Gobind 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 | #4443 | 20 | 6 |
| 2000s | #2943 | 33 | 7 |
| 1990s | #2859 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Gobind
- George 121,258
- Gabriel 20,581
- Grayson 7,636
- Gregory 2,925
- Guy 2,646
- Gareth 2,092
- Gethin 1,880
- Georgie 1,872
- Gary 1,575
- Gavin 1,422
- Giovanni 1,252
- Grant 1,199
FAQ
Gobind: questions and answers
How popular is the name Gobind in the UK right now?
In 2018, Gobind was ranked #3959 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Gobind most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 7 babies registered as Gobind in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Gobind?
One who leads those who have abandoned worldly attachments to God.
How many people are called Gobind in the UK?
A total of 56 babies have been registered as Gobind across the 14 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.