UK boy's name
Rajkumar
A masculine name of Indian origin meaning "prince" or "son of a king".
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.
Rajkumar is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Rajkumar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2001 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3134, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2001 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.
Rajkumar is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Rajkumar. 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
- • Rajkumar ranked #3134 for boys in England and Wales in 2001, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 3 boys were registered as Rajkumar.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rajkumar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3134
2001
Births in 2001
3
Latest year
Peak year
2001
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Rajkumar mean?
The name Rajkumar is of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit language. It is a compound word formed by the combination of 'Raja,' meaning king or ruler, and 'Kumar,' meaning prince or son. The name literally translates to 'prince' or 'son of a king.'
In ancient Indian history, the title Rajkumar was often bestowed upon the sons of kings and princes, indicating their royal lineage and potential claim to the throne. This practice dates back to the time of the great Indian epics, such as the Ramayana and Mahabharata, which are believed to have been composed between the 5th and 4th centuries BCE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rajkumar can be found in the Gupta period of Indian history, which spanned from the 4th to the 6th century CE. During this time, several princes and royals bore the name, reflecting the prevalent tradition of naming sons after their royal status.
Over the centuries, the name Rajkumar has been associated with various notable figures in Indian history. One of the most prominent individuals was Rajkumar Sangram Singh, a 17th-century Rajput ruler of the Mewar kingdom in present-day Rajasthan. He is renowned for his bravery and resistance against the Mughal Empire.
Another notable bearer of the name was Rajkumar Shukla, born in 1923, a renowned Hindi poet, and writer from Uttar Pradesh. His works, such as "Agyeya Ki Kavitayen," played a significant role in shaping modern Hindi literature.
In the realm of Indian cinema, Rajkumar Hiralal Desai, also known as Raj Kapoor (1924-1988), was a legendary actor, director, and producer. He was a pioneer of the Indian film industry and is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors in the history of Hindi cinema.
The name Rajkumar has also been associated with Indian sports. Rajkumar Shri Bhagat Singh, born in 1926, was an Indian field hockey player who represented India at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, where the team won a gold medal.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Rajkumar throughout Indian history, reflecting its deep-rooted connection to royalty, literature, arts, and sports.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Rajkumar by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rajkumar 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 | #3134 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Rajkumar: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rajkumar in the UK right now?
In 2001, Rajkumar was ranked #3134 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Rajkumar most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 3 babies registered as Rajkumar in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rajkumar?
A masculine name of Indian origin meaning "prince" or "son of a king".
How many people are called Rajkumar in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Rajkumar across the 1 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.