UK boy's name
Rudraksh
A masculine Hindu name from Sanskrit meaning "eye of Lord Shiva".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Rudraksh is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Rudraksh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 4 births.
This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2008 to 2021. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 13 living people in the UK are called Rudraksh. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Rudraksh ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 4 boys were registered as Rudraksh.
- • About 13 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rudraksh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2019
4 births
Estimated living
13
2026
Meaning
What does Rudraksh mean?
The name Rudraksh originates from Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that was the primary liturgical language of Hinduism. The word is derived from the combination of "Rudra," which is one of the names of the Hindu god Shiva, and "Aksha," meaning eye or seed. It is believed to have been in use since ancient times, possibly dating back to the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
Rudraksh is closely associated with Hindu mythology and spirituality. In the Shiva Purana, one of the major Hindu scriptures, it is mentioned that Rudraksh seeds were created from the tears of Lord Shiva, and hence they are considered sacred and symbolic of the divine power of Shiva. The seeds of the Rudraksh tree, which is native to the Indian subcontinent, are used for making prayer beads and are believed to have powerful spiritual and healing properties.
The earliest recorded use of the name Rudraksh can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it is often mentioned in the context of its spiritual significance. However, it is uncertain when the name was first used as a personal name for individuals. One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Rudraksh was Rudraksh Maharaj, a renowned Nath Yogi and spiritual master who lived in the 15th century CE.
Another notable figure with the name Rudraksh was Rudraksh Pandey, a Hindu philosopher and scholar who lived in the 16th century CE. He was known for his extensive commentaries on various Hindu scriptures, including the Bhagavad Gita and the Upanishads.
In the 19th century, Rudraksh Vaishnav was a prominent Hindu scholar and writer who authored several works on the philosophy and teachings of the Vaishnava tradition.
Moving forward in time, Rudraksh Mehta was an Indian playwright and screenwriter who was active in the early 20th century. He is best known for his works in the Gujarati language and is considered one of the pioneers of modern Gujarati literature.
More recently, Rudraksh Balgobin was a South African cricketer who played domestic cricket for KwaZulu-Natal in the late 20th century.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Rudraksh over time
The chart below shows babies named Rudraksh registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Rudraksh, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rudraksh by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rudraksh 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 | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4374 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000s | #4432 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Rudraksh: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rudraksh in the UK right now?
In 2021, Rudraksh was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Rudraksh most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 4 babies registered as Rudraksh in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rudraksh?
A masculine Hindu name from Sanskrit meaning "eye of Lord Shiva".
How many people are called Rudraksh in the UK?
A total of 13 babies have been registered as Rudraksh across the 4 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.