UK boy's name
Jishnu
A masculine Hindu name derived from the Sanskrit word "jishnu" meaning "victorious" or "undefeated".
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.
Jishnu is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jishnu 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 2005, with 4 births.
This profile covers 16 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2005 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 16 living people in the UK are called Jishnu. 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
- • Jishnu ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 4 boys were registered as Jishnu.
- • About 16 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jishnu 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
2005
4 births
Estimated living
16
2026
Meaning
What does Jishnu mean?
The name Jishnu has its origins in the Sanskrit language and Hindu culture of ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Jishnu," which means "victorious" or "conquering." The name has been in use for centuries and has a rich history.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jishnu can be found in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. In the epic, Jishnu is mentioned as one of the many names of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu. This association with a revered deity likely contributed to the popularity and auspicious connotations of the name.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Jishnu. One of the earliest recorded was Jishnu Sharma, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century CE. His works, including the Haravijaya, a poetic composition on the life of Lord Shiva, are considered classics of Sanskrit literature.
Another prominent figure with the name Jishnu was Jishnu Deb Burman, a 16th-century ruler of the Ahom kingdom in present-day Assam, India. He is credited with consolidating the Ahom rule and expanding the kingdom's territory through military conquests, living up to the victorious meaning of his name.
In more recent times, Jishnu Bhattacharjee, a 20th-century Indian social reformer and activist, was a prominent figure in the movement for the emancipation of women and the abolition of the dowry system in India. He was born in 1895 and dedicated his life to fighting against social injustices.
Additionally, Jishnu Barua, an Assamese poet and playwright born in 1903, made significant contributions to the literary landscape of Assam. His works, which explored themes of love, nature, and human emotions, are celebrated for their lyrical beauty and depth.
Jishnu Mukherjee, born in 1931, was a renowned Indian classical vocalist and exponent of the Kirana gharana (musical lineage). He was awarded the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, in recognition of his contributions to the field of Hindustani classical music.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jishnu over time
The chart below shows babies named Jishnu registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 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 Jishnu, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2014, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jishnu by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jishnu 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 | #4691 | 12 | 4 |
| 2000s | #3208 | 4 | 1 |
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Names similar to Jishnu
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- 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
Jishnu: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jishnu in the UK right now?
In 2014, Jishnu was ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Jishnu most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 4 babies registered as Jishnu in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jishnu?
A masculine Hindu name derived from the Sanskrit word "jishnu" meaning "victorious" or "undefeated".
How many people are called Jishnu in the UK?
A total of 16 babies have been registered as Jishnu across the 5 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.