UK name, mostly girls
Rupinder
A name of Indian origin meaning "beautiful jewel".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Rupinder is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Rupinder popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5556, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 10 births.
This profile covers 51 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 1996 to 2009. 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 30% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 51 living people in the UK are called Rupinder. 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 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Rupinder ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 10 girls were registered as Rupinder.
- • About 51 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rupinder as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 86.4% of Rupinder registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5556
2009
Births in 2009
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
10 births
Estimated living
51
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Rupinder
In England and Wales birth records, Rupinder has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 13.6% of registrations are for boys and 86.4% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Rupinder registered for boys
- Ranked #2,022 in 1997
- 5 boys registered in 1997
- Peak: 1997 (5 births)
Rupinder registered for girls
- Ranked #5,556 in 2009
- 3 girls registered in 2009
- Peak: 1996 (10 births)
Meaning
What does Rupinder mean?
The name Rupinder is of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit roots "Rup" meaning "form" or "beauty" and "indu" meaning "the moon." It is a name that has been in use for centuries, particularly in the Punjabi region of India and Pakistan.
The earliest known references to the name can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was often used to describe the beauty and radiance of the moon. In the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics, there is a character named Rupinder who is described as a celestial maiden of exquisite beauty.
During the medieval period, the name gained popularity among the Sikh community in Punjab. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name is Rupinder Kaur, a 16th-century Sikh mystic and poet who composed several devotional hymns. Her writings are still revered and studied within the Sikh tradition.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Rupinder. In the 18th century, Rupinder Singh was a prominent Sikh warrior and general who played a crucial role in defending the Sikh empire against invading forces. Another individual of historical significance was Rupinder Kaur Randhawa, a 20th-century Indian freedom fighter who participated in the non-violent civil disobedience movement against British rule.
In the realm of arts and culture, Rupinder Nagra is a contemporary British-Indian author and playwright whose works explore themes of identity, migration, and cultural intersections. Rupinder Kahlon, born in 1984, is a Canadian singer and songwriter known for her fusion of traditional Punjabi folk music with contemporary genres.
Rupinder Ghumman, born in 1977, is a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer who has received numerous accolades for her contributions to the art of Kathak dance.
It is important to note that while the name Rupinder has its roots in Indian culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and is now found in various parts of the world, particularly among the Indian diaspora communities.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Rupinder over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Rupinder in England and Wales, from 1996 to 2009. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Rupinder, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2009, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rupinder by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rupinder 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 | #3884 | 29 | 7 |
| 1990s | #2432 | 22 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Rupinder
- Ruby 60,551
- Rebecca 45,764
- Rosie 35,558
- Rachel 19,034
- Rose 18,043
- Robyn 14,556
- Rosa 6,236
- Rhiannon 6,180
- Rachael 4,702
- Rebekah 4,395
- Rhianna 4,177
- Ruth 4,118
FAQ
Rupinder: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rupinder in the UK right now?
In 2009, Rupinder was ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Rupinder most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 10 babies registered as Rupinder in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rupinder?
A name of Indian origin meaning "beautiful jewel".
How many people are called Rupinder in the UK?
A total of 51 babies have been registered as Rupinder across the 10 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.