UK boy's name
Jaimin
A Hindi name meaning "victorious" and deriving from the Sanskrit "Jayamān".
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.
Jaimin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jaimin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4023, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 10 births.
This profile covers 69 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 1996 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.
The latest count is about 40% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 68 living people in the UK are called Jaimin. 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
- • Jaimin ranked #4023 for boys in England and Wales in 2016, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 10 boys were registered as Jaimin.
- • About 68 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jaimin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4023
2016
Births in 2016
4
Latest year
Peak year
1997
10 births
Estimated living
68
2026
Meaning
What does Jaimin mean?
The name Jaimin originates from Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that served as the root for many modern Indian languages. It is believed to have emerged during the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 600 BCE in the Indian subcontinent.
Jaimin is derived from the Sanskrit word "jaimini," which refers to a sage or scholar who authored the Mimamsa Sutras, a significant philosophical text in Hinduism. The name is closely associated with the Mimamsa school of Indian philosophy, which focused on the interpretation of the Vedas and the nature of dharma (moral law).
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Jaimin can be found in the Mahabharata, a renowned epic composed sometime between the 8th century BCE and the 4th century BCE. In this epic, Jaimin is mentioned as a revered sage and the author of the Mimamsa Sutras.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jaimin. One of the most prominent was Jaimini Maharishi, the sage who is credited with founding the Mimamsa school of philosophy and authoring the Mimamsa Sutras around the 3rd or 4th century BCE.
Another historical figure with the name Jaimin was Jaimin Brahmacharya, a 12th-century Indian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the development of algebraic notation and solutions to indeterminate equations.
In the realm of literature, Jaimin Tiwari (1928-2006) was a renowned Hindi poet and writer from India. His works explored themes of social justice, spiritual awakening, and the human condition, earning him numerous accolades and awards.
Jaimin Bhatt (1899-1961) was an influential Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement against British rule. He dedicated his life to promoting education, women's rights, and the upliftment of marginalized communities.
Jaimin Patel (1933-2020) was a pioneering Indian architect known for his innovative designs and contribution to sustainable architecture. He was a recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri award, one of India's highest civilian honors.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Jaimin, reflecting its rich cultural heritage and significance in various fields.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jaimin over time
The chart below shows babies named Jaimin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jaimin, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2016, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaimin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jaimin 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 | #3728 | 13 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3219 | 26 | 7 |
| 1990s | #1756 | 30 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Jaimin
- Jack 188,738
- Joshua 145,192
- James 141,878
- Joseph 102,259
- 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
Jaimin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jaimin in the UK right now?
In 2016, Jaimin was ranked #4023 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Jaimin most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 10 babies registered as Jaimin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jaimin?
A Hindi name meaning "victorious" and deriving from the Sanskrit "Jayamān".
How many people are called Jaimin in the UK?
A total of 69 babies have been registered as Jaimin 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.