UK boy's name
Parth
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "traveller" or "transcender of limits".
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.
Parth is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Parth popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1460, with 18 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 18 births.
This profile covers 314 England and Wales registrations across 29 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.
Parth is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 312 living people in the UK are called Parth. 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
- • Parth ranked #1460 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 18 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 18 boys were registered as Parth.
- • About 312 living people in the UK are estimated to have Parth as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1460
2024
Births in 2024
18
Latest year
Peak year
2024
18 births
Estimated living
312
2026
Meaning
What does Parth mean?
The name Parth has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE in ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "prithvi," meaning "earth" or "land." The name is often associated with strength, steadfastness, and a connection to the natural world.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Parth can be found in the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, where it was the name of one of the five Pandava brothers. In this text, Parth is referred to as an epithet for Arjuna, the third Pandava prince, known for his exceptional archery skills and devotion to righteousness.
In ancient Indian history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Parth. One such individual was Parth, a king of the Malava dynasty who ruled in the 6th century CE. Another was Parth, a renowned scholar and poet who lived during the 12th century CE and contributed significantly to Sanskrit literature.
Throughout the centuries, the name Parth has been carried by various individuals of significance. One of the most famous was Parth Sarathi, a 16th-century Indian mathematician and astronomer who made important contributions to the study of trigonometry and planetary movements.
In more recent times, Parth Bharat Thakur was an Indian independence activist and freedom fighter who played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement against British rule in the early 20th century. He was born in 1888 and dedicated his life to the cause of Indian freedom.
Another notable figure was Parth Arjun Pawar, an Indian cricketer who represented the Indian national team in the 1960s and 1970s. He was a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper, born in 1943, and is remembered for his contributions to Indian cricket.
The name Parth has transcended its ancient origins and continues to be a popular choice among Indian families, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage and symbolism of strength, resilience, and connection to the earth.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Parth over time
The chart below shows babies named Parth 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 Parth, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 18 births in 2024, compared with 18 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Parth by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Parth 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 | #2372 | 50 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1849 | 123 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1672 | 111 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1565 | 30 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Parth
- 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
Parth: questions and answers
How popular is the name Parth in the UK right now?
In 2024, Parth was ranked #1460 for boys in England and Wales, with 18 births registered.
When was Parth most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 18 babies registered as Parth in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Parth?
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "traveller" or "transcender of limits".
How many people are called Parth in the UK?
A total of 314 babies have been registered as Parth across the 29 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.