UK boy's name
Rivansh
A Hindu name meaning revived, reborn, or rejuvenated.
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.
Rivansh is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Rivansh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 5 births.
This profile covers 8 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2023 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 8 living people in the UK are called Rivansh. 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
- • Rivansh ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 5 boys were registered as Rivansh.
- • About 8 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rivansh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2023
5 births
Estimated living
8
2026
Meaning
What does Rivansh mean?
The name Rivansh has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "ri" meaning debt or obligation, and "vansh" meaning lineage or ancestry. Thus, the name Rivansh can be interpreted to mean "one who fulfills their obligations or debts to their lineage or ancestry."
The name Rivansh is believed to have first appeared in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, such as the Vedas and Upanishads, which date back to around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. These texts often referenced names and their meanings as a way to impart cultural and spiritual values.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Rivansh can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata, which is dated to around the 8th century BCE. In this epic, Rivansh is mentioned as the name of a prince from the Kuru dynasty.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Rivansh. One such individual was Rivansh Sharma, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 5th century CE. He is credited with making significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the areas of algebra and trigonometry.
Another famous bearer of the name was Rivansh Singh, a Rajput warrior and ruler of the princely state of Mewar in the 16th century. He is renowned for his bravery and leadership during the Battle of Haldighati, where he fought against the Mughal forces led by Akbar.
In the 18th century, Rivansh Mukhopadhyay was a prominent Bengali scholar and writer who made significant contributions to the literary and cultural renaissance in Bengal. He was renowned for his works in Sanskrit, Bengali, and Persian languages.
During the Indian independence movement in the 20th century, Rivansh Chandra Ghosh was a notable freedom fighter and social reformer from Bengal. He actively participated in the non-violent resistance against British colonial rule and advocated for social and educational reforms.
The name Rivansh has also been associated with several other notable individuals throughout history, such as poets, philosophers, and leaders, who have contributed to the rich cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent and beyond.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Rivansh over time
The chart below shows babies named Rivansh registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2023 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 Rivansh, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rivansh by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rivansh 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 | #4321 | 8 | 2 |
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FAQ
Rivansh: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rivansh in the UK right now?
In 2024, Rivansh was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Rivansh most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 5 babies registered as Rivansh in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rivansh?
A Hindu name meaning revived, reborn, or rejuvenated.
How many people are called Rivansh in the UK?
A total of 8 babies have been registered as Rivansh across the 2 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.