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UK boy's name

Radin

A masculine name derived from the Slavic root "rad" meaning "joy".

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.

Radin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Radin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 9 births.

This profile covers 84 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 2009 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.

The latest count is about 56% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 84 living people in the UK are called Radin. 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

  • Radin ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2015, when 9 boys were registered as Radin.
  • About 84 living people in the UK are estimated to have Radin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3688

2024

Births in 2024

5

Latest year

Peak year

2015

9 births

Estimated living

84

2026

Meaning

What does Radin mean?

The name Radin is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "rathi," which means "charioteer" or "warrior." This suggests that the name may have been associated with warriors or those who were skilled in chariot warfare in ancient India.

In Hindu mythology, there are references to several characters with the name Radin or its variations, such as Rathindra and Rathinath. These characters are often depicted as skilled warriors or charioteers who fought in epic battles described in ancient texts like the Mahabharata and the Ramayana.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Radin can be found in the Bhagavata Purana, an ancient Hindu scripture composed around the 9th century CE. The text mentions a character named Radin who was a devoted follower of Lord Krishna.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Radin. One of the earliest recorded was Radin Tivari, a Sanskrit scholar and grammarian who lived in the 7th century CE in the Indian subcontinent. He is known for his contributions to the study of Sanskrit grammar and literary works.

Another significant figure was Radin Chandra, a renowned Indian painter who lived during the 16th century. He is celebrated for his exquisite miniature paintings, which depict scenes from Hindu mythology and court life during the Mughal era.

In the 19th century, Radin Nath Tagore was a prominent Indian writer, philosopher, and social reformer. He was a member of the illustrious Tagore family and is best known for his literary works, which explored themes of spirituality, nationalism, and social change.

During the 20th century, Radin Karanjia was an influential Indian journalist and editor. He founded the popular newspaper Blitz and was known for his fearless investigative journalism and criticism of political corruption in India.

Another notable figure was Radin Burman, an Indian musician and composer who made significant contributions to the Indian film industry. He composed music for numerous Bollywood films and is credited with popularizing the use of western musical instruments in Indian film scores.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Radin over time

The chart below shows babies named Radin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 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 Radin, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Radin
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Decades

Radin by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Radin 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 #4084 21 5
2010s #2994 58 9
2000s #3227 5 1

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FAQ

Radin: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Radin was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Radin most popular?

The peak year on record was 2015, with 9 babies registered as Radin in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Radin?

A masculine name derived from the Slavic root "rad" meaning "joy".

How many people are called Radin in the UK?

A total of 84 babies have been registered as Radin across the 15 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.