UK boy's name
Jasraj
Jasraj, a Hindu masculine name meaning "one who praises the glory".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jasraj is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jasraj popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2921, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 17 births.
This profile covers 289 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. 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 41% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 287 living people in the UK are called Jasraj. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jasraj ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 17 boys were registered as Jasraj.
- • About 287 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jasraj as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2921
2024
Births in 2024
7
Latest year
Peak year
2012
17 births
Estimated living
287
2026
Meaning
What does Jasraj mean?
The name Jasraj has its origins in the Sanskrit language of ancient India. It is a combination of two words: "jas" meaning glory or praise, and "raj" meaning king or ruler. Thus, the name Jasraj can be interpreted to mean "the glorious king" or "the praised ruler".
The name first appeared in Hindu religious texts and scriptures, such as the Puranas and the Upanishads, dating back to around the 6th century BCE. It was often used as a descriptive title or epithet for revered kings, deities, and spiritual leaders who were praised for their virtues and accomplishments.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jasraj can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic composed between the 8th and 9th centuries BCE. In this epic, Jasraj is mentioned as the name of a Kshatriya (warrior) king who ruled over a prosperous kingdom.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Jasraj. One of the most renowned was Jasraj Bundela (1554-1627), a Hindu king who established the Bundela dynasty in the present-day state of Madhya Pradesh, India. He was known for his military prowess and his patronage of arts and culture.
Another notable Jasraj was Jasraj Khachar (1592-1677), a Hindu ruler of the Khachar clan who ruled over parts of present-day Gujarat and Rajasthan in India. He was known for his administrative skills and his efforts to promote education and literary pursuits in his kingdom.
In the field of music, Jasraj (1930-2020) was a celebrated Indian classical vocalist and one of the most prominent figures in the Mewati gharana (musical lineage). He received numerous awards and honors, including the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian honor.
Jasraj Singh Hallan (1904-1972) was a prominent political leader and freedom fighter from Punjab, India. He played an active role in the Indian independence movement and later served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India, which drafted the country's constitution.
Jasraj Kaplish (1928-2018) was a renowned Indian botanist and environmentalist, known for his contributions to the conservation of biodiversity and ecological restoration in the Himalayas. He was awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors, for his work in the field of environmental protection.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jasraj over time
The chart below shows babies named Jasraj registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jasraj, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 17 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jasraj by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jasraj 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 | #2604 | 39 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1859 | 127 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1972 | 86 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1340 | 37 | 4 |
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- Jayden 28,921
- Jude 24,156
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FAQ
Jasraj: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jasraj in the UK right now?
In 2024, Jasraj was ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Jasraj most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 17 babies registered as Jasraj in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jasraj?
Jasraj, a Hindu masculine name meaning "one who praises the glory".
How many people are called Jasraj in the UK?
A total of 289 babies have been registered as Jasraj across the 29 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.