UK boy's name
Jatinder
A masculine Hindu name meaning "conqueror of lust" or "victor over senses".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2003. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jatinder is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jatinder popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2003 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2857, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 8 births.
This profile covers 40 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 1996 to 2003. 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 40 living people in the UK are called Jatinder. 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 2004 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jatinder ranked #2857 for boys in England and Wales in 2003, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 8 boys were registered as Jatinder.
- • About 40 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jatinder as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2857
2003
Births in 2003
4
Latest year
Peak year
1997
8 births
Estimated living
40
2026
Meaning
What does Jatinder mean?
The name Jatinder has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Punjabi language. It is a combination of two words – "jat," which refers to an ethnic community from northern India and Pakistan, and "indar," which is derived from the Hindu god Indra, the king of the devas (gods) in Hinduism.
The name Jatinder can be traced back to ancient times, with references found in various Hindu scriptures and texts. In the Rigveda, one of the oldest Hindu scriptures, there are mentions of the term "indar" in relation to the god Indra, who was revered for his power and strength.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jatinder can be found in the 16th century. Jatinder Singh (1506-1581) was a prominent Sikh warrior and chieftain who played a significant role in the defense of the Sikh faith during the Mughal era in India.
Another notable figure with the name Jatinder is Jatinder Nath Mandal (1892-1968), an Indian lawyer and politician who served as the first minister of law and labor in the interim government of India in 1946, prior to the country's independence from British rule.
In the 20th century, Jatinder Singh Brar (1915-2012) was a highly decorated officer in the Indian Army who fought in World War II and the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. He was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, India's second-highest military decoration, for his bravery and leadership.
Jatinder Sharma (born 1964) is a former Indian cricketer who played domestic cricket for Punjab and represented India in one Test match and three One Day Internationals in the late 1980s.
Jatinder Panesar (born 1982) is a former English cricketer of Indian descent who played for the England national cricket team as a spin bowler. He was a key member of the English team during the mid-2000s and played a significant role in their Ashes victories over Australia in 2005 and 2009.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jatinder over time
The chart below shows babies named Jatinder registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2003. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jatinder, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2003, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jatinder by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jatinder 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 | #2052 | 19 | 3 |
| 1990s | #2145 | 21 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Jatinder
- 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
Jatinder: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jatinder in the UK right now?
In 2003, Jatinder was ranked #2857 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Jatinder most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 8 babies registered as Jatinder in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jatinder?
A masculine Hindu name meaning "conqueror of lust" or "victor over senses".
How many people are called Jatinder in the UK?
A total of 40 babies have been registered as Jatinder across the 7 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.