UK boy's name
Yogesh
A Hindu name meaning "the master of yoga".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Yogesh is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Yogesh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4647, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 5 births.
This profile covers 15 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1999 to 2011. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 15 living people in the UK are called Yogesh. 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 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Yogesh ranked #4647 for boys in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 5 boys were registered as Yogesh.
- • About 15 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yogesh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4647
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
2000
5 births
Estimated living
15
2026
Meaning
What does Yogesh mean?
The name Yogesh originates from Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that served as the primary language of the Indian subcontinent for thousands of years. It is a combination of two words: "Yog" meaning "union" or "connection," and "Esh" meaning "lord" or "master." Thus, the name Yogesh can be interpreted as "master of union" or "one who is connected to the divine."
The earliest known references to the name Yogesh can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, such as the Vedas and the Upanishads, which are some of the oldest written works in human history, dating back to around 1500 BCE. In these texts, the name is often used to describe individuals who have achieved a high level of spiritual enlightenment and connection with the divine.
One of the earliest recorded individuals to bear the name Yogesh was a renowned sage and philosopher who lived in the 4th century BCE. Known as Yogesh Muni, he was a disciple of the great sage Vyasa and is credited with writing several important texts on the philosophy of yoga and meditation.
Throughout history, the name Yogesh has been associated with spiritual leaders, philosophers, and individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of yoga and meditation. In the 8th century CE, Yogesh Bhatta was a revered scholar and commentator on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, one of the foundational texts of yoga philosophy.
In more recent times, Yogesh Chandra Samaddar (1883-1962) was a prominent Bengali writer and poet who played a significant role in the literary renaissance of Bengal. His works explored themes of spirituality, social reform, and the human condition.
Another notable figure was Yogesh Chandra Pati (1907-1992), an Indian politician and freedom fighter who participated in the non-violent civil disobedience movement against British colonial rule. He served as a member of the Constituent Assembly that drafted the Constitution of India.
Yogesh Chand Deveshwar (1947-2019) was a celebrated Indian business leader who served as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ITC Limited, one of India's largest conglomerates. He was widely respected for his visionary leadership and commitment to sustainable business practices.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Yogesh and made significant contributions to various fields, ranging from spirituality and philosophy to literature, politics, and business.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Yogesh over time
The chart below shows babies named Yogesh registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Yogesh, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2011, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yogesh by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yogesh 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4647 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #2684 | 8 | 2 |
| 1990s | #2425 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Yogesh: questions and answers
How popular is the name Yogesh in the UK right now?
In 2011, Yogesh was ranked #4647 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Yogesh most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 5 babies registered as Yogesh in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Yogesh?
A Hindu name meaning "the master of yoga".
How many people are called Yogesh in the UK?
A total of 15 babies have been registered as Yogesh across the 4 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.