UK boy's name
Manthan
An Indian name of Sanskrit origin meaning "churning" or "agitating".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Manthan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Manthan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4432, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2008 to 2008. 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.
Manthan is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Manthan. 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 2009 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Manthan ranked #4432 for boys in England and Wales in 2008, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 3 boys were registered as Manthan.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Manthan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4432
2008
Births in 2008
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Manthan mean?
The name Manthan has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages spoken in ancient India. Manthan is derived from the Sanskrit word "manthan," which means "churning" or "to churn." This name holds significant cultural and historical significance in Indian mythology and literature.
In Hindu mythology, the term "Samudra Manthan" refers to the churning of the cosmic ocean, as described in the Puranas. According to the legend, the devas (gods) and asuras (demons) joined forces to churn the primordial ocean of milk, known as the Kshirasagara, to obtain the nectar of immortality, the Amrita. This event is considered one of the most important episodes in Hindu mythology and is often depicted in Hindu art and literature.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Manthan can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. In this epic, Manthan is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought alongside the Pandavas in the great Kurukshetra war.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Manthan. One of the most famous was Manthan Dved (1858-1917), an Indian social reformer, writer, and one of the founders of the Prarthana Samaj, a religious reform movement in Maharashtra, India.
Another prominent figure was Manthan Harishchandra Apte (1874-1949), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and lexicographer. He is best known for his monumental work, the "Apte Sanskrit-English Dictionary," which is widely used by students and scholars of Sanskrit literature.
In the field of literature, Manthan Prabhakar (1935-2007) was a celebrated Marathi poet, playwright, and novelist. His works explored themes of social injustice, human relationships, and existential concerns, earning him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award.
Manthan Lal Rohatgi (1901-1971) was an eminent Indian lawyer and jurist who served as the Attorney General of India from 1950 to 1963. He played a crucial role in shaping the legal system of independent India and was widely respected for his legal acumen and integrity.
Manthan Sinha (born 1969) is a contemporary Indian actor and director known for his work in Bollywood and regional cinema. He has received critical acclaim for his performances in films like "Sarfarosh" and "Pinjar," among others.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Manthan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Manthan 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 | #4432 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Manthan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Manthan in the UK right now?
In 2008, Manthan was ranked #4432 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Manthan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 3 babies registered as Manthan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Manthan?
An Indian name of Sanskrit origin meaning "churning" or "agitating".
How many people are called Manthan in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Manthan 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.