UK boy's name
Mukul
A Sanskrit masculine name meaning flower bud or blooming flower.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mukul is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mukul popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4747, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2015 to 2015. 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.
Mukul is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Mukul. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mukul ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 3 boys were registered as Mukul.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mukul as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4747
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
2015
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Mukul mean?
The name Mukul has its origins in the Sanskrit language and can be traced back to ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "mukula," which means "bud" or "sprout," symbolizing freshness, newness, and the beginning of life.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mukul can be found in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Puranas. In these sacred texts, the name is often associated with deities or characters representing growth, renewal, and the cycle of life.
The name Mukul gained popularity during the medieval period in India, particularly among the ruling dynasties and aristocratic families. It was a common name among the Rajput clans of Rajasthan and the Maratha empires of western India.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Mukul was Mukul Deva, a prominent ruler of the Solanki dynasty in Gujarat, India, who reigned from 1143 to 1172 CE. He is remembered for his patronage of the arts, architecture, and literature.
Another prominent figure was Mukul Mishra, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 16th century during the Mughal era. His works, including the "Mukul Chandrika," a treatise on Sanskrit grammar, are highly regarded in the field of Sanskrit literature.
In the 19th century, Mukul Deb Vidyabhushan was a prominent Bengali writer, poet, and social reformer. He was a pioneering figure in the Bengal Renaissance and played a significant role in the advancement of education and women's rights in Bengal.
Mukul Chandra Dey, born in 1895, was a notable Indian freedom fighter and revolutionary who actively participated in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. He was a member of the revolutionary organization Anushilan Samiti and faced imprisonment for his activism.
In more recent times, Mukul Shri Sangma, born in 1966, was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Meghalaya, a state in northeastern India, from 2010 to 2018. He was a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress party and played a significant role in regional politics.
While these are just a few examples, the name Mukul has been carried by many notable individuals throughout history, reflecting its enduring popularity and rich cultural significance in the Indian subcontinent.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Mukul by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mukul 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 | #4747 | 3 | 1 |
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- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Mukul: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mukul in the UK right now?
In 2015, Mukul was ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Mukul most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 3 babies registered as Mukul in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mukul?
A Sanskrit masculine name meaning flower bud or blooming flower.
How many people are called Mukul in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Mukul 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.