UK boy's name
Param
Of Hindi origin meaning supreme or transcendent.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Param is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Param popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1758, with 14 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 14 births.
This profile covers 154 England and Wales registrations across 22 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. 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.
Param is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 153 living people in the UK are called Param. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Param ranked #1758 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 14 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 14 boys were registered as Param.
- • About 153 living people in the UK are estimated to have Param as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1758
2024
Births in 2024
14
Latest year
Peak year
2024
14 births
Estimated living
153
2026
Meaning
What does Param mean?
The name Param is derived from the Sanskrit language, which originated in ancient India around the 2nd millennium BCE. It is a masculine name with roots in the Sanskrit word "parama," meaning supreme, ultimate, or transcendent.
In Hindu philosophy and religious texts, the term "Param" is often used to refer to the ultimate reality, the highest truth, or the supreme being. It is associated with concepts of enlightenment, spiritual transcendence, and the attainment of divine knowledge.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Param can be found in the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, where it appears as a name of one of the Pandava brothers. This ancient text, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE, is a significant part of Hindu mythology and literature.
Throughout history, the name Param has been borne by several notable figures, including Param Anand (1921-2002), an Indian freedom fighter and politician who played a significant role in the struggle for India's independence. Another prominent individual was Param Vir Chakra (1919-1947), an Indian military officer who received India's highest military honor for his bravery during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947.
In the realm of spirituality, Param Hans Dayal (1909-1971) was a renowned Indian spiritual teacher and mystic who founded the Radha Soami Satsang Beas movement. Param Pujya Sant Hirdaram Sahib (1889-1918) was another influential spiritual leader and reformer from the Sindhi community in India.
Moving to more recent times, Param Cumaraswamy (1930-2018) was a renowned Indian-American economist and philosopher who made significant contributions to the fields of development economics and environmental ethics.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Param throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human experiences and achievements.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Param over time
The chart below shows babies named Param registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Param, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 14 births in 2024, compared with 14 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Param by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Param 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2607 | 42 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2665 | 80 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3150 | 25 | 5 |
| 1990s | #2629 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Param
- Patrick 17,559
- Peter 13,150
- Paul 8,542
- Philip 4,997
- Parker 4,664
- Phoenix 3,865
- Preston 3,370
- Prince 1,782
- Patryk 1,763
- Phillip 1,697
- Percy 1,395
- Perry 1,015
FAQ
Param: questions and answers
How popular is the name Param in the UK right now?
In 2024, Param was ranked #1758 for boys in England and Wales, with 14 births registered.
When was Param most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 14 babies registered as Param in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Param?
Of Hindi origin meaning supreme or transcendent.
How many people are called Param in the UK?
A total of 154 babies have been registered as Param across the 22 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.