UK boy's name
Kaustubh
A masculine Sanskrit name meaning a rare gemstone or pearl.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kaustubh is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kaustubh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4702, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2019 to 2019. 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.
Kaustubh is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Kaustubh. 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 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kaustubh ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 3 boys were registered as Kaustubh.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kaustubh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4702
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
2019
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Kaustubh mean?
The name Kaustubh originates from Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language widely used in the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the words "kaus-tubh," which translates to "the celestial jewel of Lord Vishnu," one of the principal deities in Hinduism. The name's roots can be traced back to the Vedic period, roughly between 1500-500 BCE.
Kaustubh is mentioned in several Hindu scriptures, including the Puranas and the Mahabharata. According to legend, the Kaustubh jewel, a precious gem with immense spiritual significance, adorned the chest of Lord Vishnu. It was believed to possess extraordinary powers and was highly coveted by celestial beings.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kaustubh dates back to the 7th century CE. Kaustubh Muni, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and grammarian, lived during this time and made significant contributions to the study of Sanskrit grammar and literature.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kaustubh. For example, Kaustubh Ganesh Gokhalé (1888-1938), a prominent Indian social reformer and educationist, played a pivotal role in promoting women's education and social upliftment in Maharashtra.
Another notable Kaustubh was Kaustubh Kashinath Divé (1890-1928), a pioneering Indian physicist and meteorologist. He made significant contributions to the study of atmospheric phenomena and is credited with establishing the first meteorological observatory in India.
In the literary realm, Kaustubh Udyog Bhave (1892-1962) was a renowned Marathi poet, writer, and playwright. His works were instrumental in shaping the literary landscape of Maharashtra during the early 20th century.
Kaustubh Ranade (1921-2007), an eminent Hindustani classical vocalist, was widely recognized for his mastery of the Khayal and Thumri genres. He was awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian honor, in 2005.
Kaustubh Dhavale (born 1985) is a contemporary Indian classical musician and vocalist, known for his expertise in the Gwalior gharana (stylistic tradition) of Hindustani classical music. He has performed extensively both in India and internationally.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Kaustubh by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kaustubh 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 | #4702 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Kaustubh: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kaustubh in the UK right now?
In 2019, Kaustubh was ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kaustubh most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 3 babies registered as Kaustubh in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kaustubh?
A masculine Sanskrit name meaning a rare gemstone or pearl.
How many people are called Kaustubh in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Kaustubh 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.