UK boy's name
Saagar
An Indian masculine given name originating from Sanskrit, meaning "ocean".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2000. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Saagar is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Saagar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2000 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3036, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 9 births.
This profile covers 19 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1996 to 2000. 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 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 19 living people in the UK are called Saagar. 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 2001 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Saagar ranked #3036 for boys in England and Wales in 2000, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 9 boys were registered as Saagar.
- • About 19 living people in the UK are estimated to have Saagar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3036
2000
Births in 2000
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
9 births
Estimated living
19
2026
Meaning
What does Saagar mean?
The name Saagar is of Sanskrit origin, deriving from the word "sāgara," which means "ocean" or "sea." This name has been in use in various parts of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in regions with Hindu cultural influences, for several centuries.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Saagar can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Puranas and the Mahabharata. In these texts, the name is associated with various deities and mythological figures, often symbolizing the vastness and depth of the cosmic ocean.
The first known historical figure bearing the name Saagar was Saagar, a legendary king from the Suryavanshi dynasty, who is said to have ruled in ancient India around the 8th or 9th century BCE. According to Hindu mythology, King Saagar is credited with the creation of the Saagar Samudra (Ocean of Saagar) by performing a grand sacrificial ritual.
Another notable figure with the name Saagar was Saagar Mal Gauri, a prominent ruler of the Gaur Kingdom in present-day West Bengal, India, who lived in the 16th century CE. He was known for his patronage of arts and literature during his reign.
In more recent history, one of the most renowned individuals with the name Saagar was Saagar Naavek, a renowned Indian classical musician and exponent of the Gwalior gharana, who lived from 1853 to 1923. His contributions to the field of Hindustani classical music are widely celebrated.
Another notable figure was Saagar Chandra Dutt, an Indian historian and writer who lived from 1835 to 1886. He is best known for his works on the history of Bengal and his translations of ancient Sanskrit texts into English.
In the 20th century, Saagar Sarhadi was a renowned Indian writer, screenwriter, and director, best known for his contributions to Hindi cinema. He was born in 1924 and passed away in 2012.
The name Saagar continues to be a popular choice among Hindu families, particularly in India, as it carries a sense of depth, vastness, and connection to the rich cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Saagar over time
The chart below shows babies named Saagar registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2000. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Saagar, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2000, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Saagar by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Saagar 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 | #3036 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2207 | 16 | 3 |
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FAQ
Saagar: questions and answers
How popular is the name Saagar in the UK right now?
In 2000, Saagar was ranked #3036 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Saagar most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 9 babies registered as Saagar in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Saagar?
An Indian masculine given name originating from Sanskrit, meaning "ocean".
How many people are called Saagar in the UK?
A total of 19 babies have been registered as Saagar 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.