UK girl's name
Jind
A masculine Indian name meaning victorious or ruler.
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.
Jind is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Jind popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #837, with 44 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 44 births.
This profile covers 109 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2019 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.
Jind is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 109 living people in the UK are called Jind. 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
- • Jind ranked #837 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 44 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 44 girls were registered as Jind.
- • About 109 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jind as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#837
2024
Births in 2024
44
Latest year
Peak year
2024
44 births
Estimated living
109
2026
Meaning
What does Jind mean?
The name Jind is thought to have originated from the Punjab region of South Asia, with roots dating back to the ancient Indus Valley Civilization. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "jinda," meaning "life" or "alive." This name was likely born out of the cultural and linguistic melting pot that existed in the region during ancient times.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jind can be found in the sacred Hindu text, the Mahabharata, where it is mentioned as the name of a prince from the kingdom of Kuru. This epic text, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE, provides evidence of the name's use in ancient Indian society.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Jind. One of the most famous was Jind Kaur (1817-1863), a prominent figure in the Sikh Empire of the 19th century. She was the wife of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and played a crucial role in the political and military affairs of the Sikh kingdom.
Another notable bearer of the name was Jind Ram (1941-2022), a renowned Indian classical vocalist and Padma Bhushan awardee. His contributions to the world of Hindustani music spanned over six decades, and he was widely regarded as one of the greatest exponents of the Khyal and Thumri styles.
In ancient Persian literature, there is a reference to a character named Jind-e Bahram, who was a legendary hero and warrior mentioned in the epic poem Shahnameh by Ferdowsi. This suggests that variations of the name may have been used across different cultures in the region.
Further back in history, there are records of a Jind Singh (1671-1705), who was a prominent Sikh warrior and leader during the early years of the Sikh resistance against the Mughal Empire. He is remembered for his bravery and unwavering commitment to the Sikh cause.
The name Jind has also been linked to the city of Jind, which is located in the Indian state of Haryana. This city was once the capital of the princely state of Jind during the British Raj, indicating the name's deep-rooted connection to the region.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jind over time
The chart below shows babies named Jind registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2019 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 Jind, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 44 births in 2024, compared with 44 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jind by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jind 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 | #2026 | 99 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2458 | 10 | 1 |
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FAQ
Jind: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jind in the UK right now?
In 2024, Jind was ranked #837 for girls in England and Wales, with 44 births registered.
When was Jind most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 44 babies registered as Jind in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jind?
A masculine Indian name meaning victorious or ruler.
How many people are called Jind in the UK?
A total of 109 babies have been registered as Jind across the 6 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.