UK boy's name
Swastik
An Indian masculine name derived from the Sanskrit word denoting good fortune.
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.
Swastik is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Swastik popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2022 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 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 Swastik. 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
- • Swastik ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 3 boys were registered as Swastik.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Swastik as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2022
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Swastik mean?
The name Swastik is derived from the Sanskrit word "Swastika," which is a sacred symbol in Hinduism, Buddhism, and other Indian religions. It is an ancient word that dates back to the Indus Valley Civilization, around 2500 BCE. The word "Swastika" is composed of two Sanskrit words: "su," meaning well or good, and "asti," meaning being or existence. Together, it signifies well-being, prosperity, and good fortune.
The Swastika symbol has been found in various ancient civilizations, including the Indus Valley, Greece, Rome, and China. It was widely used in Hindu and Buddhist cultures as a symbol of auspiciousness and spiritual principles. The symbol can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Upanishads, as well as in Buddhist temples and artifacts.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Swastik can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this epic, the name Swastik is mentioned as a character who was a member of the Kuru dynasty.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Swastik. One of the most famous was Swastik Mukherjee (1927-2020), an Indian cricketer who played for the Bengal cricket team in the 1940s and 1950s. He was one of the finest batsmen of his era and was known for his elegant stroke play.
Another notable individual was Swastik Sanyal (1880-1962), an Indian lawyer and politician who served as the Chief Minister of West Bengal from 1948 to 1962. He played a significant role in the independence movement and was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi.
In the field of literature, Swastik Ghosh (1932-2018) was a renowned Bengali writer and poet. He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award, the highest literary honor in India, for his novel "Aranyak" in 1977.
In the realm of spirituality, Swastik Brahmachari (1889-1963) was a renowned Hindu monk and philosopher. He was a disciple of the renowned spiritual leader, Sri Ramakrishna, and played a significant role in the Ramakrishna movement.
Lastly, Swastik Mukherjee (1924-2012) was an eminent Indian physicist who made significant contributions to the fields of nuclear physics and particle physics. He was the recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Swastik over time
The chart below shows babies named Swastik registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2022 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 Swastik, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Swastik by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Swastik 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 | #4954 | 6 | 2 |
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FAQ
Swastik: questions and answers
How popular is the name Swastik in the UK right now?
In 2024, Swastik was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Swastik most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 3 babies registered as Swastik in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Swastik?
An Indian masculine name derived from the Sanskrit word denoting good fortune.
How many people are called Swastik in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Swastik 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.