UK boy's name
Vikramjit
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin roughly meaning "victor of glory".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Vikramjit is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Vikramjit popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4052, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2002 to 2006. 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 Vikramjit. 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 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Vikramjit ranked #4052 for boys in England and Wales in 2006, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 3 boys were registered as Vikramjit.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Vikramjit as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4052
2006
Births in 2006
3
Latest year
Peak year
2002
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Vikramjit mean?
The name Vikramjit has its origins in the Sanskrit language of ancient India. It is a compound name formed by combining the words "Vikrama" meaning valor or courage, and "jit" meaning conqueror or victor. The name can be traced back to the 6th century CE, a period when Sanskrit literature and culture flourished across the Indian subcontinent.
The earliest recorded use of the name Vikramjit is found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. In this epic, Vikramjit was the name of a minor character, a warrior who fought bravely in the great war between the Pandavas and the Kauravas. The name was likely chosen to reflect the courageous and victorious nature of this character.
One of the most famous historical figures to bear the name Vikramjit was Vikramjit Maurya, a ruler of the Maurya Empire in the 3rd century BCE. He was known for his military conquests and for expanding the empire's territory across the Indian subcontinent. Another notable Vikramjit was Vikramjit Singh, a Punjabi warrior and chieftain who lived in the 18th century CE and played a significant role in defending the region against foreign invaders.
In the realm of literature, Vikramjit has been the name of several notable figures. One such figure was Vikramjit Chauhan, a 12th-century Sanskrit poet and scholar who authored works on grammar, poetry, and philosophy. Another was Vikramjit Kapur, a 20th-century Punjabi writer and playwright born in 1908, who made significant contributions to the development of Punjabi literature.
The name Vikramjit has also been associated with several religious and spiritual figures throughout history. One example is Vikramjit Swami, a 19th-century Hindu spiritual leader and founder of the Radhasoami faith, who lived from 1818 to 1878. Another is Vikramjit Nath, a 16th-century Sufi saint and mystic from the Indian state of Punjab, who was known for his teachings on love, devotion, and inner spiritual growth.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Vikramjit over time
The chart below shows babies named Vikramjit registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2006. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Vikramjit, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2006, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vikramjit by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Vikramjit 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3639 | 6 | 2 |
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FAQ
Vikramjit: questions and answers
How popular is the name Vikramjit in the UK right now?
In 2006, Vikramjit was ranked #4052 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Vikramjit most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 3 babies registered as Vikramjit in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Vikramjit?
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin roughly meaning "victor of glory".
How many people are called Vikramjit in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Vikramjit 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.