UK boy's name
Sanjeev
One having a dignified and upright life.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sanjeev is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Sanjeev popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3865, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 14 births.
This profile covers 79 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 1996 to 2010. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 29% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 84 living people in the UK are called Sanjeev. 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 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sanjeev ranked #3865 for boys in England and Wales in 2010, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 14 boys were registered as Sanjeev.
- • Sanjeev ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #425 in 1996.
- • About 84 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sanjeev as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3865
2010
Births in 2010
4
Latest year
Peak year
1996
14 births
Estimated living
84
2026
Meaning
What does Sanjeev mean?
The given name Sanjeev has its origins in the Sanskrit language and is derived from the word "Sanjiva," which means "reviver" or "giver of life." The name has been in use in the Indian subcontinent for centuries and is particularly popular among Hindus.
The earliest recorded use of the name Sanjeev can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts. In the Mahabharata, one of the longest epic poems in the world, a character named Sanjeev is mentioned as a warrior who fought alongside the Pandavas in the great battle of Kurukshetra.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Sanjeev. One of the earliest recorded figures was Sanjeev Ranjan, a poet and scholar who lived in the 8th century CE during the Pala Empire in ancient Bengal. His works were influential in shaping the literary tradition of the region.
In the 12th century, Sanjeev Sharma was a renowned mathematician and astronomer from the Indian subcontinent. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, including the development of advanced techniques for calculating planetary positions and eclipses.
During the Mughal era in the 16th century, Sanjeev Khan was a prominent military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He played a crucial role in several military campaigns and was known for his strategic prowess on the battlefield.
In more recent times, Sanjeev Kapoor, born in 1964, is a celebrated Indian chef, author, and television personality. He has authored numerous cookbooks and hosted several popular cooking shows, introducing Indian cuisine to a global audience.
Another notable figure with the name Sanjeev is Sanjeev Reddy, an accomplished Indian film director, and screenwriter born in 1970. His movies have received critical acclaim and have explored various social and political themes, leaving a lasting impact on Indian cinema.
These are just a few examples of the notable individuals who have borne the name Sanjeev throughout history, showcasing its rich cultural heritage and significance within the Indian subcontinent and beyond.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sanjeev over time
The chart below shows babies named Sanjeev registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sanjeev, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2010, compared with 14 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sanjeev by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sanjeev 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3865 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3115 | 38 | 9 |
| 1990s | #1401 | 37 | 4 |
Geography
Where Sanjeev is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Sanjeev. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Sanjeev ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #425 in 1996.
Across the UK
Sanjeev in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#425 in 1996
2 years of NRS records, 6 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Sanjeev
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Sanjeev Kohli
television actor; actor; comedian
British actor
1971-
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Sanjeev Gupta
businessperson; business executive
Indian-born British businessman (*1971)
1971-
Related
Names similar to Sanjeev
- Samuel 108,505
- Sebastian 33,008
- Sam 20,889
- Stanley 16,354
- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Sanjeev: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sanjeev in the UK right now?
In 2010, Sanjeev was ranked #3865 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Sanjeev most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 14 babies registered as Sanjeev in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sanjeev?
One having a dignified and upright life.
How many people are called Sanjeev in the UK?
A total of 79 babies have been registered as Sanjeev across the 14 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 6 more in Scotland.
Where is Sanjeev most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Sanjeev ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #425 in 1996. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.