UK boy's name
Itan
Hebrew name meaning "strength, power, might" or "enduring, tenacious".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Itan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Itan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4608, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2019 to 2020. 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 Itan. 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 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Itan ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 3 boys were registered as Itan.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Itan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4608
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2019
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Itan mean?
The given name Itan is derived from the Sanskrit language and has its origins in ancient Indian culture, dating back to the early centuries of the first millennium AD. It is believed to be a variant of the Sanskrit word "Itana," which means "so much" or "this much." The name may have been initially used to signify a person's greatness or abundance.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Itan can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata, which is regarded as one of the longest poems in the world. In this text, the name is mentioned as a character, although the details surrounding this individual are scarce.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Itan. One such person was Itan Khan (1556-1628), a prominent military commander and nobleman from the Mughal Empire, who served under the reign of Akbar the Great. He was renowned for his bravery and strategic prowess on the battlefield.
Another historical figure with the name Itan was Itan Gulzar (1728-1801), a renowned Sufi poet and scholar from present-day Pakistan. His collection of poetic works, known as the "Diwan-e-Itan," is widely acclaimed for its spiritual depth and literary excellence.
In the realm of Indian classical music, Itan Ravi Shankar (1920-2012) stands as a prominent figure. He was a celebrated sitar virtuoso and composer, widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. His contributions to popularizing Indian music on a global scale earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor.
Moving to the realm of politics, Itan Mukherjee (1889-1964) was an Indian statesman and freedom fighter who played a significant role in the country's independence movement. He served as the Chief Minister of West Bengal from 1947 to 1948 and was a prominent member of the Indian National Congress.
While the name Itan has its roots in ancient Indian culture, it has been adopted by various communities and cultures over time, with individuals bearing this name leaving their mark in diverse fields throughout history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Itan over time
The chart below shows babies named Itan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2019 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Itan, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Itan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Itan 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 | #4608 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4702 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Itan
- Isaac 49,129
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- Ismail 4,679
- Isaiah 4,629
- Idris 3,810
- Ivan 3,146
- Isa 2,943
- Ian 2,805
- Ilyas 2,552
- Ieuan 2,515
- Ibraheem 2,384
- Ioan 2,295
FAQ
Itan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Itan in the UK right now?
In 2020, Itan was ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Itan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 3 babies registered as Itan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Itan?
Hebrew name meaning "strength, power, might" or "enduring, tenacious".
How many people are called Itan in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Itan 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.