UK boy's name
Govinda
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "one who brings satisfaction or happiness".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Govinda is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Govinda popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2023 to 2023. 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.
Govinda is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Govinda. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Govinda ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 3 boys were registered as Govinda.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Govinda as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2023
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Govinda mean?
The name Govinda has its origins in the Sanskrit language, one of the oldest languages in the world, dating back to the 2nd millennium BCE in ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "go" meaning "cow" or "earth," and "vinda" meaning "finder" or "protector." Thus, the name Govinda can be interpreted as "one who finds or protects cows" or "one who finds or protects the earth."
Govinda is a name deeply rooted in Hinduism and is one of the many names and epithets of the Hindu deity Krishna. It is mentioned numerous times in ancient Hindu scriptures like the Bhagavad Gita and the Vishnu Purana, which recount the various legends and stories associated with Krishna.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Govinda can be found in the Mahabharata, the ancient Indian epic poem dating back to the 8th or 9th century BCE. In this text, Krishna is referred to as Govinda, highlighting his role as a cowherd and protector of cows.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Govinda. Govinda Bhattacharya (1537-1618) was a famous Bengali poet and scholar who composed numerous devotional poems dedicated to Krishna. Govinda Pillai (1616-1708) was a prominent Indian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the fields of trigonometry and calculus.
Govinda Chandra Dev (1835-1911) was a renowned Bengali writer and social reformer who campaigned for the education of women and the abolition of the practice of child marriage. Govinda Venkataswami Naidu (1853-1901) was an Indian social reformer and Telugu scholar who worked towards the promotion of education and women's rights.
Another notable figure was Govinda Chandra Das (1834-1910), a Bengali scholar and explorer who traveled extensively in Tibet and published several works on Tibetan culture and Buddhism.
While the name Govinda has its roots in ancient Hindu traditions, it has transcended religious boundaries and has been adopted by people of various cultural backgrounds, particularly in India and other parts of South Asia. The name continues to hold cultural and spiritual significance, reflecting the enduring influence of Sanskrit and Hindu mythology.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Govinda by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Govinda 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 | #4991 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Govinda: questions and answers
How popular is the name Govinda in the UK right now?
In 2023, Govinda was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Govinda most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 3 babies registered as Govinda in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Govinda?
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "one who brings satisfaction or happiness".
How many people are called Govinda in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Govinda 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.