UK boy's name
Ranjeet
Meaning "victorious" or "conqueror" from Sanskrit.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2003. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ranjeet is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ranjeet popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2003 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3467, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1998 to 2003. 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 9 living people in the UK are called Ranjeet. 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 2004 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ranjeet ranked #3467 for boys in England and Wales in 2003, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 3 boys were registered as Ranjeet.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ranjeet as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3467
2003
Births in 2003
3
Latest year
Peak year
1998
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Ranjeet mean?
The name Ranjeet has its origins in the Sanskrit language and is derived from two words: 'ranj' meaning 'delight' or 'pleasure,' and 'jeet' meaning 'victorious' or 'conquering.' This name was prevalent in ancient India, particularly in the northern regions, and can be traced back to the Vedic period (1500 BC - 500 BC).
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ranjeet can be found in the Mahabharata, a Sanskrit epic dating back to the 8th century BCE. The text mentions a character named Ranjeet, who was a skilled warrior and a loyal companion of the Pandava princes.
During the medieval period, the name Ranjeet gained popularity among the ruling class and nobility in various parts of the Indian subcontinent. One notable figure was Ranjeet Singh (1780 - 1839), the founder of the Sikh Empire and the Maharaja of Punjab. His military prowess and strategic leadership earned him the title "Lion of Punjab."
Another significant figure in history bearing the name Ranjeet was Ranjeet Bahadur (1778 - 1805), a Nepali military leader and royal courtier. He played a crucial role in the unification of Nepal and the establishment of the Shah dynasty.
In the 20th century, Ranjeet Singh Dill (1911 - 1941) was an Indian revolutionary and freedom fighter who actively participated in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. He was executed by the British authorities for his involvement in the Quit India Movement.
Ranjeet Khosla (1924 - 2017) was a prominent Indian architect and urban planner. He was the recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Padma Shri and the Aga Khan Award for Architecture, for his contributions to the field of architecture and urban planning in India.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Ranjeet throughout history. The name continues to be popular in various parts of South Asia, particularly in India and Nepal, and is often associated with a sense of victory, delight, and triumph.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ranjeet over time
The chart below shows babies named Ranjeet registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2003. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ranjeet, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2003, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ranjeet by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ranjeet 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 | #3252 | 6 | 2 |
| 1990s | #2901 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Ranjeet: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ranjeet in the UK right now?
In 2003, Ranjeet was ranked #3467 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ranjeet most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 3 babies registered as Ranjeet in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ranjeet?
Meaning "victorious" or "conqueror" from Sanskrit.
How many people are called Ranjeet in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Ranjeet across the 3 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.