UK boy's name
Siddarth
A masculine Hindu name meaning "one who has attained perfection".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Siddarth is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Siddarth popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4632, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 5 births.
This profile covers 29 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 1999 to 2014. 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 29 living people in the UK are called Siddarth. 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 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Siddarth ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 5 boys were registered as Siddarth.
- • About 29 living people in the UK are estimated to have Siddarth as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4632
2014
Births in 2014
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
5 births
Estimated living
29
2026
Meaning
What does Siddarth mean?
The name Siddarth has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest Indo-European languages spoken in ancient India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "siddha," meaning "accomplished" or "perfected," and "artha," meaning "meaning" or "purpose." Therefore, the name Siddarth can be interpreted as "one who has achieved the ultimate meaning or purpose in life."
The name Siddarth is closely associated with the life of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism. Siddhartha was born around 563 BCE in Lumbini, an area in modern-day Nepal. He was the son of a wealthy king and was raised in a life of luxury and privilege. However, upon encountering the harsh realities of human suffering, he renounced his princely life and embarked on a spiritual journey to find the ultimate truth and a path to end suffering.
Siddhartha Gautama's journey of self-discovery and enlightenment is documented in various Buddhist texts, including the Tripitaka, which contains the teachings of the Buddha. His life and teachings have had a profound impact on the world, and he is revered as the Supreme Buddha by millions of followers worldwide.
Throughout history, the name Siddarth has been carried by several notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded examples is Siddhartha Gupta, an Indian ruler who reigned during the 5th century CE and was part of the Gupta Empire, which is considered a golden age of Indian culture and civilization.
Another prominent figure with the name Siddarth was Siddhartha Shankar Ray, an Indian politician and freedom fighter who played a significant role in India's struggle for independence from British rule. He was born in 1904 and served as the Chief Minister of West Bengal from 1972 to 1977.
In the realm of literature, Siddhartha Mukherjee is a renowned Indian-American physician, biologist, and author. His book "The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer" won the Pulitzer Prize for General Non-Fiction in 2011.
In the field of science, Siddhartha Shankar Ray, an Indian-American physicist and professor at the University of Maryland, has made significant contributions to the study of high-energy particle physics and the development of particle accelerators.
Siddhartha Deb, an Indian-American writer and journalist, is another notable figure with the name. He has authored several books, including "The Point of Return," which explores the complex relationship between India and the West.
The name Siddarth has a rich history and cultural significance, stemming from its Sanskrit roots and its association with the life and teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha. Its enduring presence in various cultures and disciplines reflects the universal appeal of the name and its underlying meaning of achieving ultimate purpose and enlightenment.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Siddarth over time
The chart below shows babies named Siddarth registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2014. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Siddarth, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2014, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Siddarth by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Siddarth 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 | #4120 | 15 | 4 |
| 2000s | #3443 | 11 | 3 |
| 1990s | #2943 | 3 | 1 |
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- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Siddarth: questions and answers
How popular is the name Siddarth in the UK right now?
In 2014, Siddarth was ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Siddarth most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 5 babies registered as Siddarth in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Siddarth?
A masculine Hindu name meaning "one who has attained perfection".
How many people are called Siddarth in the UK?
A total of 29 babies have been registered as Siddarth 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.