UK boy's name
Ranbir
An Indian masculine name meaning "jewel" or "prince".
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.
Ranbir is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ranbir popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2671, with 8 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 10 births.
This profile covers 97 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 2001 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 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 96 living people in the UK are called Ranbir. 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
- • Ranbir ranked #2671 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 8 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 10 boys were registered as Ranbir.
- • About 96 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ranbir as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2671
2024
Births in 2024
8
Latest year
Peak year
2013
10 births
Estimated living
96
2026
Meaning
What does Ranbir mean?
The name Ranbir is of Sanskrit origin, tracing its roots back to ancient India. Its etymology can be traced to the combination of two Sanskrit words, "Ran" meaning battle or war, and "Bir" meaning brave or courageous. Therefore, the name Ranbir symbolizes a valiant warrior or a brave soldier.
Historically, the name Ranbir has been associated with various figures from Indian history and mythology. One prominent reference is found in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, where Ranbir was the name of a brave Kshatriya warrior who fought alongside the Pandava princes during the great war.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Ranbir can be traced back to the medieval period in India. During this time, the name was particularly popular among the ruling classes and warrior clans, reflecting the name's connotation of bravery and valor.
One of the earliest known individuals bearing the name Ranbir was Ranbir Singh (1778-1839), who served as the Maharaja of the Sikh Empire, ruling the territories of Jammu and Kashmir. He was known for his military prowess and played a crucial role in expanding the boundaries of the Sikh Empire.
Another notable figure with the name Ranbir was Ranbir Kapoor (1924-1988), an acclaimed Indian film actor who appeared in numerous Bollywood movies during the 1950s and 1960s. He was widely regarded as one of the most talented and versatile actors of his time.
In the realm of literature, Ranbir Sinh (1830-1891) was a prominent Rajput prince and author from the princely state of Kishangarh, Rajasthan. He is remembered for his influential literary works, including the epic poem "Narapati Nath Charitra."
Another notable figure was Ranbir Singh Bhatti (1947-2021), an Indian politician and former cabinet minister who served in the governments of both Punjab and Haryana. He was widely respected for his dedication to public service and his efforts to promote development in his constituencies.
Ranbir Kaleka (1949-2012) was a prominent American Sikh leader who tragically lost his life during the Oak Creek Gurdwara shooting in 2012. He was widely admired for his efforts in promoting interfaith understanding and community service.
Throughout history, the name Ranbir has maintained its association with bravery, valor, and leadership, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of India and its ancient traditions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ranbir over time
The chart below shows babies named Ranbir registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 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 Ranbir, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 8 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ranbir by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ranbir 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 | #3397 | 19 | 3 |
| 2010s | #2634 | 68 | 9 |
| 2000s | #3643 | 10 | 3 |
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FAQ
Ranbir: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ranbir in the UK right now?
In 2024, Ranbir was ranked #2671 for boys in England and Wales, with 8 births registered.
When was Ranbir most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 10 babies registered as Ranbir in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ranbir?
An Indian masculine name meaning "jewel" or "prince".
How many people are called Ranbir in the UK?
A total of 97 babies have been registered as Ranbir 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.