UK name, mostly boys
Sri
An Indian feminine given name derived from the Sanskrit word for prosperity and beauty.
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.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 68 girls.
Sri is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Sri popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3112, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 6 births.
This profile covers 75 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 2004 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 75 living people in the UK are called Sri. 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
- • Sri ranked #3112 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 6 boys were registered as Sri.
- • Sri is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 75 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sri as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 52.4% of Sri registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3112
2023
Births in 2023
6
Latest year
Peak year
2010
6 births
Estimated living
75
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Sri
In England and Wales birth records, Sri has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 52.4% of registrations are for boys and 47.6% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Sri registered for boys
- Ranked #3,112 in 2023
- 6 boys registered in 2023
- Peak: 2010 (6 births)
Sri registered for girls
- Ranked #4,709 in 2023
- 4 girls registered in 2023
- Peak: 2016 (9 births)
Meaning
What does Sri mean?
The name Sri has its origins in the Sanskrit language, one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages that originated in ancient India. It is a Sanskrit word that translates to "venerable," "noble," "respected," or "illustrious." The name is closely associated with Hindu culture and has been widely used in various regions of the Indian subcontinent for centuries.
Sri is a prominent name found in Hindu scriptures and mythology, particularly in the Vedas and Puranas. It is often used as a prefix or title of respect before the names of deities, holy figures, and revered personalities. For instance, Sri Krishna and Sri Rama are the names of two of the most important avatars (incarnations) of the Hindu god Vishnu.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Sri dates back to the 3rd century BCE, when it was found inscribed on the Ashokan pillars erected by the great Indian emperor Ashoka. The name Sri was also widely used in ancient Sanskrit literature, such as the epic poems Ramayana and Mahabharata, which were composed between the 5th century BCE and the 4th century CE.
Throughout history, there have been numerous notable individuals who bore the name Sri. Sri Aurobindo (1872-1950) was a renowned Indian philosopher, poet, and spiritual leader who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. Sri Ramakrishna (1836-1886) was a famous Hindu mystic and spiritual teacher who had a profound influence on the modern Hindu renaissance.
Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji (1469-1539) was the founder of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. Sri Narayana Guru (1856-1928) was a renowned social reformer and spiritual leader from the Indian state of Kerala, who worked towards promoting spiritual enlightenment and social equality.
Sri Aurobindo Ghose (1872-1950), also known as Sri Aurobindo, was an Indian philosopher, yogi, and nationalist who played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement and later became a spiritual leader.
The name Sri has been widely used across various regions of India and has held a special place in Hindu culture, symbolizing respect, nobility, and reverence.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sri over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Sri in England and Wales, from 2004 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 Sri, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2023, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sri by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sri 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 | #4006 | 17 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3693 | 47 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3770 | 11 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Sri
- 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
Sri: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sri in the UK right now?
In 2023, Sri was ranked #3112 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Sri most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 6 babies registered as Sri in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sri?
An Indian feminine given name derived from the Sanskrit word for prosperity and beauty.
How many people are called Sri in the UK?
A total of 75 babies have been registered as Sri across the 17 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.