UK boy's name
Punit
A masculine Hindu name meaning intellect, wisdom, or scholarliness.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2001. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Punit is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Punit popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2001 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2220, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 5 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1998 to 2001. 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.
Punit is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Punit. 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 2002 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Punit ranked #2220 for boys in England and Wales in 2001, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 5 boys were registered as Punit.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Punit as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2220
2001
Births in 2001
5
Latest year
Peak year
2001
5 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Punit mean?
The name Punit has its origins in Sanskrit, the ancient language of India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "punita," which means "pure" or "sacred." This name has been prevalent in the Indian subcontinent for centuries and is closely associated with Hindu culture and traditions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Punit can be found in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, where it is mentioned as the name of a character. This ancient text, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE, is considered one of the most significant literary works in Indian history.
In the 6th century BCE, the renowned Indian philosopher and teacher Punit Rishi lived. He was a highly respected figure in his time and is believed to have made significant contributions to the field of philosophy and spirituality.
During the Gupta Empire, which ruled over a vast territory in ancient India between the 4th and 6th centuries CE, a king named Punit Gupta was known for his patronage of the arts and culture. His reign was marked by a period of cultural and intellectual renaissance.
In the 12th century, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer named Punit Mishra made significant contributions to the field of mathematics. His works, which included treatises on algebra and astronomy, were widely studied and acclaimed.
Another notable figure was Punit Iyer, a 16th-century Indian scholar and poet who wrote extensively on subjects such as philosophy, religion, and literature. His works were influential in shaping the intellectual discourse of his time.
Throughout history, the name Punit has been associated with individuals who have made their mark in various fields, including academia, literature, politics, and the arts. While not an exhaustive list, these examples showcase the rich cultural heritage and significance of this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Punit over time
The chart below shows babies named Punit registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2001. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Punit, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2001, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Punit by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Punit 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 | #2220 | 5 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2419 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Punit
- 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
Punit: questions and answers
How popular is the name Punit in the UK right now?
In 2001, Punit was ranked #2220 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Punit most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 5 babies registered as Punit in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Punit?
A masculine Hindu name meaning intellect, wisdom, or scholarliness.
How many people are called Punit in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Punit 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.