UK boy's name
Saransh
A Sanskrit name signifying essence, summary, or quintessence.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Saransh is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Saransh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4608, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2018 to 2020. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Saransh. 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 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Saransh ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 3 boys were registered as Saransh.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Saransh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4608
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2018
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Saransh mean?
The name Saransh is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to around the 2nd millennium BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Saransh," which means "essence" or "quintessence." This suggests that the name was likely given to individuals who were considered to embody the essence or essence of a particular quality or virtue.
The earliest recorded use of the name Saransh is difficult to pinpoint with certainty, as written records from ancient India are scarce and often incomplete. However, some scholars believe that the name may have appeared in ancient Hindu scriptures or religious texts, as Sanskrit was the language of many of these works.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Saransh was a Hindu philosopher and scholar who lived in the 8th century CE. He is credited with writing several important works on Hindu philosophy and is considered to be a significant figure in the development of Advaita Vedanta, a branch of Hindu philosophy that emphasizes non-dualism.
Another notable historical figure named Saransh was a 12th-century Indian mathematician and astronomer. He is best known for his work on the development of trigonometry and his contributions to the field of astronomy.
In the 16th century, there was a Rajput warrior named Saransh who fought against the Mughal Empire. He is remembered for his bravery and skill in battle, and his exploits are chronicled in several historical accounts from that time period.
During the 19th century, a Saransh was a prominent Indian freedom fighter who played a significant role in the struggle for independence from British rule. He is celebrated as a hero and martyr for his efforts in the Indian independence movement.
More recently, in the 20th century, there was a Saransh who was a renowned Indian classical musician and composer. He was widely respected for his mastery of the sitar and his contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional Indian music.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Saransh. While the name may have its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Hindu culture, it has transcended its origins and been adopted by people from various backgrounds and cultures over the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Saransh over time
The chart below shows babies named Saransh registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2018 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Saransh, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Saransh by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Saransh 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 | #4608 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4749 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Saransh: questions and answers
How popular is the name Saransh in the UK right now?
In 2020, Saransh was ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Saransh most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 3 babies registered as Saransh in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Saransh?
A Sanskrit name signifying essence, summary, or quintessence.
How many people are called Saransh in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Saransh across the 2 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.