UK boy's name
Vidhaan
A masculine Hindu name meaning law, rule or code.
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.
Vidhaan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Vidhaan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2018 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 9 living people in the UK are called Vidhaan. 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
- • Vidhaan ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 3 boys were registered as Vidhaan.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Vidhaan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2018
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Vidhaan mean?
The name Vidhaan originates from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that was predominant in the Indian subcontinent. The word "vidhi" in Sanskrit means "rule" or "method," and the suffix "-aan" is a common way to form nouns in Hindi and other Indic languages derived from Sanskrit. Therefore, the name Vidhaan can be interpreted to mean "the method" or "the rule."
Historically, the name Vidhaan has been associated with Hindu traditions and cultural practices. It is possible that the name may have been used in ancient Hindu texts or scriptures, but there is no definitive record of its usage in such contexts. The earliest recorded use of the name Vidhaan is relatively modern, dating back to the late 19th or early 20th century.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Vidhaan was Vidhaan Singh (1892-1957), an Indian politician and freedom fighter who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. He was a member of the Constituent Assembly of India, which drafted the Constitution of India, and later served as a minister in the Indian government.
Another notable individual with the name Vidhaan was Vidhaan Chandra Nath (1919-1996), an Indian mathematician and scientist who made significant contributions to the field of probability theory. He was a professor at the Indian Statistical Institute and received several prestigious awards for his work.
In more recent times, Vidhaan Mohindra (born 1993) is an Indian actor and model who has appeared in various Hindi films and television shows. He gained recognition for his role in the popular web series "Married Woman."
Vidhaan Balan (born 1992) is an Indian cricketer who has represented the states of Gujarat and Baroda in domestic cricket tournaments in India. He is a left-arm spinner and has been a part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) teams.
Vidhaan Sharma (born 1998) is an Indian tennis player who has competed in various international tournaments. He has won several titles in both singles and doubles events at the junior and professional levels.
These are some of the notable individuals who have carried the name Vidhaan throughout history. While the name has its roots in Sanskrit and Hindu traditions, it has gained popularity as a given name in modern times, transcending cultural and religious boundaries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Vidhaan over time
The chart below shows babies named Vidhaan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2018 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 Vidhaan, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vidhaan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Vidhaan 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 | #4890 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4749 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Vidhaan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Vidhaan in the UK right now?
In 2023, Vidhaan was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Vidhaan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 3 babies registered as Vidhaan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Vidhaan?
A masculine Hindu name meaning law, rule or code.
How many people are called Vidhaan in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Vidhaan across the 3 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.