UK boy's name
Vraj
An Indian name derived from the Sanskrit word "vraj" meaning abode or dwelling.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Vraj is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Vraj popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 10 births.
This profile covers 51 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 2003 to 2021. 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 30% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 51 living people in the UK are called Vraj. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Vraj ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 10 boys were registered as Vraj.
- • About 51 living people in the UK are estimated to have Vraj as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
10 births
Estimated living
51
2026
Meaning
What does Vraj mean?
The name Vraj is derived from the Sanskrit word "vraj," which means "to go" or "to wander." It is believed to have originated in ancient India, possibly during the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. The name is closely associated with the Hindu deity Lord Krishna, who is said to have spent his childhood in the region known as Vrindavan, which means "the forest of Vraj."
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Vraj can be found in the Bhagavata Purana, an ancient Hindu scripture that dates back to around the 9th century CE. The text describes the idyllic life of Lord Krishna in the pastoral lands of Vraj, where he engaged in various playful activities with his friends, the gopis (cowherd maidens).
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Vraj. One of the most famous was Vraj Bhushan Shrivastava (1890-1954), an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who played a significant role in India's struggle for independence from British rule. Another prominent figure was Vraj Vallabh Dwivedi (1852-1934), a renowned Hindi scholar and author who made important contributions to the development of modern Hindi literature.
In the realm of spirituality, Vraj Kishor Das (1925-2015) was a revered Hindu saint and spiritual teacher who established the Vraj Mandal Parishat, an organization dedicated to promoting the teachings and culture of the Vraj region. Additionally, Vraj Nath Vajpayee (1842-1930) was a celebrated Hindu monk and author who wrote extensively on the philosophy and traditions of the Vraj region.
It is worth mentioning that the name Vraj has also been associated with various literary works and artistic expressions throughout history. For instance, the Vraj Bhasha literature, which flourished in the 16th and 17th centuries, was a significant cultural movement that celebrated the love and devotion between Lord Krishna and the gopis through poetry and dance.
While the name Vraj may not be as common in modern times, it continues to hold cultural and spiritual significance, particularly within the Hindu tradition and the regions of northern India associated with Lord Krishna's childhood and teachings.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Vraj over time
The chart below shows babies named Vraj registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Vraj, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vraj by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Vraj 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 | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4154 | 23 | 6 |
| 2000s | #3106 | 25 | 5 |
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FAQ
Vraj: questions and answers
How popular is the name Vraj in the UK right now?
In 2021, Vraj was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Vraj most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 10 babies registered as Vraj in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Vraj?
An Indian name derived from the Sanskrit word "vraj" meaning abode or dwelling.
How many people are called Vraj in the UK?
A total of 51 babies have been registered as Vraj across the 12 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.