UK name, mostly boys
Sukhman
A Sanskrit name meaning one who has a peaceful mind or soul.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 53 girls.
Sukhman is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Sukhman popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 10 births.
This profile covers 93 England and Wales registrations across 18 recorded years from 2005 to 2024. 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 92 living people in the UK are called Sukhman. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sukhman ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 10 boys were registered as Sukhman.
- • Sukhman is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 92 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sukhman as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 63.7% of Sukhman registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3688
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2012
10 births
Estimated living
92
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Sukhman
In England and Wales birth records, Sukhman has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 63.7% of registrations are for boys and 36.3% 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.
Sukhman registered for boys
- Ranked #3,688 in 2024
- 5 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2012 (10 births)
Sukhman registered for girls
- Ranked #4,056 in 2023
- 5 girls registered in 2023
- Peak: 2014 (6 births)
Meaning
What does Sukhman mean?
The given name Sukhman has its origins in the Punjabi language, which is primarily spoken in the Indian state of Punjab. It is a compound word derived from the Sanskrit words "sukh" meaning happiness or bliss, and "man" meaning mind or heart. Thus, the literal meaning of Sukhman is "one with a contented mind or heart."
The name Sukhman is closely associated with the Sikh tradition and can be found in various historical texts and scriptures. It is mentioned in the Guru Granth Sahib, the sacred scripture of Sikhism, which was compiled by the fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Arjan Dev Ji, in the early 17th century.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sukhman can be traced back to the 16th century, when a prominent Sikh warrior and scholar, Bhai Sukhman Singh, lived during the reign of Guru Arjan Dev Ji. He played a crucial role in defending the Sikh faith and is revered for his bravery and devotion.
Another notable figure bearing the name Sukhman was Bhai Sukhman Singh Ghalughara, who lived in the late 17th century. He was a prominent Sikh warrior and is remembered for his valor during the Battle of Chamkaur, where he fought alongside the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
In the 19th century, Sukhman Singh Bedi was a celebrated Punjabi poet and writer. He is credited with composing several literary works that explored themes of spirituality, love, and social commentary.
Moving into the modern era, Sukhman Kaur was an Indian field hockey player who represented India in the 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics. She was a part of the Indian women's hockey team that won the gold medal at the 2002 Commonwealth Games.
Another notable figure with the name Sukhman is Sukhman Singh Thakor, an Indian businessman and entrepreneur who founded Askme.com, one of India's first e-commerce platforms in the early 2000s.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sukhman over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Sukhman in England and Wales, from 2005 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sukhman, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sukhman by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sukhman 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 | #3338 | 28 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3208 | 52 | 9 |
| 2000s | #3981 | 13 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Sukhman
- 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
Sukhman: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sukhman in the UK right now?
In 2024, Sukhman was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Sukhman most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 10 babies registered as Sukhman in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sukhman?
A Sanskrit name meaning one who has a peaceful mind or soul.
How many people are called Sukhman in the UK?
A total of 93 babies have been registered as Sukhman across the 18 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.