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UK boy's name

Rakin

An Arabic name meaning "well-established, secure, or stable".

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.

Rakin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Rakin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3830, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 4 births.

This profile covers 23 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 1997 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 23 living people in the UK are called Rakin. 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

  • Rakin ranked #3830 for boys in England and Wales in 2011, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2007, when 4 boys were registered as Rakin.
  • About 23 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rakin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3830

2011

Births in 2011

4

Latest year

Peak year

2007

4 births

Estimated living

23

2026

Meaning

What does Rakin mean?

The name Rakin is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, which was spoken in the Indian subcontinent during the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "raka," which means "protect" or "shield." This suggests that the name Rakin may have been associated with someone who was considered a protector or guardian.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rakin can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem that dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this text, Rakin is mentioned as a minor character, but the context in which the name is used is not entirely clear.

During the Gupta Empire, which ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent between the 4th and 6th centuries CE, the name Rakin appears to have gained some popularity. Several inscriptions and records from this period mention individuals bearing this name, although their significance is not well documented.

In the 11th century, a renowned Hindu scholar and philosopher named Rakin Bhatta lived in the region of present-day Uttar Pradesh, India. He is known for his commentaries on various Hindu scriptures and for his contributions to the field of logic and epistemology.

Another notable figure who bore the name Rakin was a 16th-century Muslim poet from the region of present-day Pakistan. Rakin Qadiri was renowned for his poetic works, which often explored themes of love, spirituality, and mysticism.

In the 18th century, a Maratha warrior and military leader named Rakin Bhat played a pivotal role in the battles against the Mughal Empire. He is remembered for his bravery and strategic military tactics.

It is worth noting that while the name Rakin has its roots in ancient Sanskrit, it has been adopted and used in various cultures and regions throughout history. The examples provided here are just a few instances of individuals who have carried this name, and there may be many more that are not well documented or recorded.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Rakin over time

The chart below shows babies named Rakin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 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 Rakin, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2011, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Rakin
01234199720042011

Decades

Rakin by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rakin 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 #3830 4 1
2000s #3834 13 4
1990s #2880 6 2

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FAQ

Rakin: questions and answers

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

In 2011, Rakin was ranked #3830 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Rakin most popular?

The peak year on record was 2007, with 4 babies registered as Rakin in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Rakin?

An Arabic name meaning "well-established, secure, or stable".

How many people are called Rakin in the UK?

A total of 23 babies have been registered as Rakin across the 7 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.