UK boy's name
Karanbir
A masculine Hindu name derived from Sanskrit meaning "rainer of virtues".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Karanbir is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Karanbir popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4685, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2013 to 2013. 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.
Karanbir is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Karanbir. 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 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Karanbir ranked #4685 for boys in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 3 boys were registered as Karanbir.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Karanbir as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4685
2013
Births in 2013
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Karanbir mean?
Karanbir is a name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit language. It is a compound name formed by combining the words "Karan" and "Bir". The word "Karan" means "deed" or "action", while "Bir" signifies "brave" or "courageous". Therefore, the name Karanbir can be interpreted as "one who performs brave deeds" or "one who is courageous in action".
The earliest known references to the name Karanbir can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts. It is mentioned in the Puranas, a collection of ancient Indian literature that narrates the histories of the universe and various Hindu deities. The name is also found in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, dating back to around the 8th century BCE.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Karanbir was a renowned warrior and military commander who lived during the reign of the Maurya Empire in the 3rd century BCE. He is known for his valiant efforts in defending the empire against foreign invaders and his unwavering loyalty to the Mauryan king, Ashoka.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Karanbir. Karanbir Singh (1915-1983), was an Indian field hockey player who represented the country in the 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics, winning a gold medal in 1948. Karanbir Kang (1933-2011) was a celebrated Indian film director and screenwriter, known for his contributions to Punjabi cinema.
Another notable Karanbir was Karanbir Singh Anand (1937-2009), a renowned Indian writer, and journalist who received the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1976 for his contributions to Punjabi literature. Karanbir Kaur (born 1989) is a contemporary Indian archer who has won numerous medals at international competitions, including a silver medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
Karanbir Singh Bhullar (born 1988) is a professional golfer from India who has won several tournaments on the Asian Tour and represented his country in various international events. These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have carried the name Karanbir, each leaving their mark in various fields and professions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Karanbir by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Karanbir 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 | #4685 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Karanbir: questions and answers
How popular is the name Karanbir in the UK right now?
In 2013, Karanbir was ranked #4685 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Karanbir most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 3 babies registered as Karanbir in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Karanbir?
A masculine Hindu name derived from Sanskrit meaning "rainer of virtues".
How many people are called Karanbir in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Karanbir across the 1 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.