UK boy's name
Jagan
A masculine Indian name meaning "the universe" or "the world".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2005. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jagan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jagan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2005 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3849, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2003 to 2005. 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 Jagan. 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 2006 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jagan ranked #3849 for boys in England and Wales in 2005, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 3 boys were registered as Jagan.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jagan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3849
2005
Births in 2005
3
Latest year
Peak year
2003
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Jagan mean?
The name Jagan has its origins in the Sanskrit language, an ancient Indo-Aryan tongue that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. Derived from the Sanskrit word "jagat," which means "world" or "universe," the name Jagan is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent.
In Hinduism, the name Jagan is associated with Lord Vishnu, one of the principal deities in the Hindu trinity. Jagannath, meaning "Lord of the Universe," is a famous epithet of Lord Vishnu, and the name Jagan is often considered a shortened form of this title.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jagan can be found in the Mahabharata, a Sanskrit epic poem that dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In the epic, Jagan was the name of a warrior who fought alongside the Pandavas in the great Kurukshetra war.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Jagan. One of the most famous was Jagan Nath Azad (1888-1958), an Indian revolutionary and freedom fighter who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule.
Another prominent individual with the name Jagan was Jagan Mohan Lal (1928-1986), an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh from 1983 until his death. He was a charismatic leader and a champion of the rights of the underprivileged.
In Sri Lanka, Jagan Peries (1917-1992) was a renowned filmmaker and screenwriter who is considered a pioneer of Sinhala cinema. His films, such as "Rekava" and "Gammadda Menika," explored social issues and the complexities of human relationships.
The name Jagan has also been associated with spiritual leaders and gurus. One such figure was Jagan Nath Prasad (1887-1971), an Indian yogi and philosopher who founded the Divine Life Society, an organization dedicated to promoting spiritual awareness and the study of Vedanta.
Another notable bearer of the name was Jagan Nath Pahadia (1899-1976), an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who fought against the caste system and worked towards improving the lives of the underprivileged in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jagan over time
The chart below shows babies named Jagan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2005. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jagan, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2005, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jagan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jagan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3658 | 6 | 2 |
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Names similar to Jagan
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- Jacob 93,754
- Jake 66,896
- Jamie 41,243
- Jordan 36,750
- Jayden 28,921
- Jude 24,156
- John 22,240
- Joe 19,164
FAQ
Jagan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jagan in the UK right now?
In 2005, Jagan was ranked #3849 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Jagan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 3 babies registered as Jagan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jagan?
A masculine Indian name meaning "the universe" or "the world".
How many people are called Jagan in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Jagan 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.