UK boy's name
Jaspal
A masculine name of Indian origin meaning "lord of praise".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jaspal is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jaspal popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4632, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 16 births.
This profile covers 78 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 1996 to 2014. 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 19% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 77 living people in the UK are called Jaspal. 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 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jaspal ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 16 boys were registered as Jaspal.
- • About 77 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jaspal as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4632
2014
Births in 2014
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
16 births
Estimated living
77
2026
Meaning
What does Jaspal mean?
The name Jaspal is a combination of two Sanskrit words, "jas" meaning glory or fame, and "pal" meaning protector or guardian. It is a Hindu name that originated in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the Punjab region of northern India and eastern Pakistan.
The earliest known reference to the name Jaspal can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was often used to describe noble warriors or guardians of the faith. During the Mughal era in India, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century, the name gained popularity among the Hindu community as a symbol of strength and valor.
One of the most famous historical figures to bear the name Jaspal was Jaspal Singh (1720-1783), a renowned Sikh warrior and military leader who played a pivotal role in the defense of the Sikh empire against Afghan invaders. His bravery and leadership skills earned him a place in the annals of Sikh history.
Another notable Jaspal was Jaspal Rana (1865-1937), an Indian freedom fighter and revolutionary who actively participated in the struggle for India's independence from British colonial rule. He was a member of the Ghadar Party, a revolutionary organization that aimed to overthrow British rule through armed resistance.
In the field of literature, Jaspal Bhatti (1955-2012) was a renowned Indian satirist, comedian, and filmmaker. He was widely acclaimed for his satirical take on social and political issues through his television shows and films, earning him the title of the "King of Comedy" in India.
Jaspal Singh Kalra (1942-2018), better known as Jiggs Kalra, was an Indian chef, food columnist, and author who is credited with popularizing Indian cuisine globally. He authored several books on Indian cooking and was instrumental in establishing the first-ever Indian culinary institute.
Jaspal Atwal (born 1962) is a Canadian-Indian activist and former member of the banned Sikh separatist group, the International Sikh Youth Federation. He gained notoriety in 2018 when his presence at an event during Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's visit to India sparked a diplomatic controversy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jaspal over time
The chart below shows babies named Jaspal registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2014. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jaspal, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2014, compared with 16 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaspal by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jaspal 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 | #4640 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3101 | 22 | 5 |
| 1990s | #1111 | 50 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Jaspal
- 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
Jaspal: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jaspal in the UK right now?
In 2014, Jaspal was ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Jaspal most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 16 babies registered as Jaspal in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jaspal?
A masculine name of Indian origin meaning "lord of praise".
How many people are called Jaspal in the UK?
A total of 78 babies have been registered as Jaspal across the 11 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.