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UK boy's name

Pujan

A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "worship" or "veneration".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Pujan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Pujan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4647, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 4 births.

This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1998 to 2011. 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.

The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Pujan. 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 2012 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Pujan ranked #4647 for boys in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1998, when 4 boys were registered as Pujan.
  • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Pujan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4647

2011

Births in 2011

3

Latest year

Peak year

1998

4 births

Estimated living

7

2026

Meaning

What does Pujan mean?

The name Pujan has its roots in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It derives from the Sanskrit word "puja," which means "worship" or "reverence." This suggests that the name may have been associated with religious or spiritual contexts in its early uses.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pujan can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was sometimes used as a name for individuals involved in religious ceremonies or practices. The name's connection to worship and reverence aligns with the significance of rituals and traditions in Hindu culture.

In historical records, Pujan appears as the name of several notable figures throughout the centuries. One such individual was Pujan Mishra, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 12th century CE. His works, including commentaries on ancient texts, were highly influential in preserving and interpreting Sanskrit literature.

Another prominent figure bearing the name Pujan was Pujan Das, a 16th-century Hindu mystic and saint from Bengal, India. He was known for his devotional poetry and his teachings on spiritual enlightenment, which attracted many followers during his lifetime.

In the realm of art and culture, Pujan Sahay was a celebrated Indian painter from the 19th century. Born in 1835, he was renowned for his intricate and vibrant depictions of Hindu deities and mythological scenes, which captured the essence of traditional Indian art forms.

Moving forward in time, Pujan Rambachan was a celebrated Indian-born writer and academic who lived from 1923 to 2014. He was widely recognized for his contributions to the study of Hinduism and comparative religion, authoring numerous books and scholarly works on these subjects.

Lastly, Pujan Shrestha was a prominent Nepali artist born in 1972. Known for his innovative use of traditional Nepali materials and techniques, his works explored themes of cultural identity and contemporary Nepali society. Shrestha's sculptures and installations have been showcased in exhibitions around the world.

Through its linguistic origins and historical applications, the name Pujan carries a deep connection to religious and spiritual traditions, particularly within the Hindu and South Asian contexts. Its associations with worship, reverence, and artistic expression have been embodied by various notable individuals throughout history, reflecting the cultural richness and significance of this name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Pujan over time

The chart below shows babies named Pujan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Pujan, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2011, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Pujan
01234199820042011

Decades

Pujan by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Pujan 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 #4647 3 1
1990s #2419 4 1

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FAQ

Pujan: questions and answers

How popular is the name Pujan in the UK right now?

In 2011, Pujan was ranked #4647 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Pujan most popular?

The peak year on record was 1998, with 4 babies registered as Pujan in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Pujan?

A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "worship" or "veneration".

How many people are called Pujan in the UK?

A total of 7 babies have been registered as Pujan across the 2 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.