UK boy's name
Sajjan
A masculine Indian name derived from Sanskrit meaning brave or valiant.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sajjan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Sajjan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 5 births.
This profile covers 28 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2001 to 2023. 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 28 living people in the UK are called Sajjan. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sajjan ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 5 boys were registered as Sajjan.
- • About 28 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sajjan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2002
5 births
Estimated living
28
2026
Meaning
What does Sajjan mean?
The name Sajjan has its roots in the Persian language and is believed to have originated around the 6th century AD. It is derived from the Persian word "sajan," which means "brave" or "courageous." The name was initially popular among the Iranian and Turkic communities in Central Asia and the Middle East.
In ancient Persian literature, the name Sajjan is mentioned in several texts, including the epic poem "Shahnameh" by Ferdowsi, which dates back to the 10th century. The name was often associated with warriors and military leaders known for their bravery and valor on the battlefield.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Sajjan can be found in the 13th century, when a Persian commander named Sajjan Khan served under the Seljuk Empire. He was renowned for his military prowess and leadership during the many battles he fought against the Mongol invaders.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Sajjan. In the 16th century, Sajjan Singh was a prominent Rajput ruler of the Bundela clan in India. He was known for his valor and bravery in battles against the Mughal Empire.
Another famous bearer of the name was Sajjan Nath Zutshi (1835-1909), an Indian philosopher, and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Kashmir Shaivism, a branch of Hindu philosophy.
In more recent times, Sajjan Singh Rangroot (1870-1947) was a prominent Indian freedom fighter who played an essential role in India's independence movement against British colonial rule.
Sajjan Singh Thind (1898-1967) was an Indian-American writer and lecturer who challenged the racial restrictions on immigration to the United States in the early 20th century, ultimately gaining citizenship through legal battles.
Sajjan Kumar (born 1944) is a former Indian politician who served as a member of the Indian National Congress party. He gained notoriety for his alleged involvement in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Delhi, for which he was later convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment.
The name Sajjan continues to be popular among various communities, particularly in South Asia and the Middle East, where it is often associated with qualities of courage, bravery, and strength of character.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sajjan over time
The chart below shows babies named Sajjan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sajjan, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sajjan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sajjan 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 | #4543 | 10 | 3 |
| 2010s | #3865 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3538 | 14 | 4 |
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- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
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FAQ
Sajjan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sajjan in the UK right now?
In 2023, Sajjan was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sajjan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 5 babies registered as Sajjan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sajjan?
A masculine Indian name derived from Sanskrit meaning brave or valiant.
How many people are called Sajjan in the UK?
A total of 28 babies have been registered as Sajjan across the 8 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.