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UK boy's name

Tanush

A masculine Hindu name meaning "thin and handsome".

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.

Tanush is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tanush 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 2013, with 10 births.

This profile covers 93 England and Wales registrations across 17 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 Tanush. 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

  • Tanush ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2013, when 10 boys were registered as Tanush.
  • About 92 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tanush as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3688

2024

Births in 2024

5

Latest year

Peak year

2013

10 births

Estimated living

92

2026

Meaning

What does Tanush mean?

The name Tanush is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, with roots tracing back to ancient India. The earliest recorded instances of this name can be found in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was used as a name for male children.

One of the earliest known references to the name Tanush can be found in the Mahabharata, an epic Sanskrit poem composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE. In this text, Tanush is mentioned as the name of a warrior prince, though little else is known about his historical significance.

The name Tanush is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "tanush," which means "body" or "form." This connection suggests that the name may have been given to children with the intention of bestowing upon them a strong, healthy physique or a well-formed appearance.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Tanush. One of the earliest recorded figures was Tanush Khurana, a Hindu scholar and poet who lived in the 12th century CE. His works, primarily focused on spiritual and philosophical themes, were highly regarded during his lifetime and continue to be studied today.

Another notable figure was Tanush Aggarwal, a 16th-century Indian mathematician and astronomer. Aggarwal made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry and is credited with developing advanced techniques for calculating the positions of celestial bodies.

In more recent times, Tanush Chandra was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and political activist who played a crucial role in India's struggle for independence from British rule in the early 20th century. Born in 1888, Chandra was a staunch advocate for non-violent resistance and worked closely with Mahatma Gandhi in the Indian independence movement.

Another significant figure was Tanush Mukherjee, an acclaimed Indian artist and sculptor who lived from 1914 to 1988. Mukherjee's works, which often depicted scenes from everyday Indian life, were celebrated for their intricate details and vibrant colors. Many of his sculptures and paintings are now housed in prestigious museums and galleries around the world.

Lastly, Tanush Bedi was a highly respected Indian jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge on the Supreme Court of India from 1972 to 1984. Bedi's legal opinions and writings were widely influential, and he was known for his unwavering commitment to upholding the principles of justice and the rule of law.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Tanush over time

The chart below shows babies named Tanush registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, 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 Tanush, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Tanush
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Decades

Tanush by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tanush 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 #3480 28 5
2010s #3446 54 10
2000s #2765 11 2

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FAQ

Tanush: questions and answers

How popular is the name Tanush in the UK right now?

In 2024, Tanush was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Tanush most popular?

The peak year on record was 2013, with 10 babies registered as Tanush in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Tanush?

A masculine Hindu name meaning "thin and handsome".

How many people are called Tanush in the UK?

A total of 93 babies have been registered as Tanush 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.