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UK boy's name

Yugan

A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "union" or "joining".

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.

Yugan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Yugan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2263, with 10 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 10 births.

This profile covers 36 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2012 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.

Yugan is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 36 living people in the UK are called Yugan. 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

  • Yugan ranked #2263 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 10 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 10 boys were registered as Yugan.
  • About 36 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yugan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2263

2024

Births in 2024

10

Latest year

Peak year

2024

10 births

Estimated living

36

2026

Meaning

What does Yugan mean?

The given name Yugan has its roots in the Sanskrit language, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The name can be traced back to the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 600 BCE. Yugan is derived from the Sanskrit word "yuga," which refers to an epoch or a vast period of time in Hindu cosmology.

In Hindu mythology, the concept of yugas plays a significant role, as it divides the cycle of creation, preservation, and dissolution into four distinct ages: Satya Yuga, Treta Yuga, Dwapara Yuga, and Kali Yuga. The name Yugan may have been bestowed upon individuals with a connection to these cosmic cycles or as a symbolic representation of the passage of time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yugan can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic that dates back to the 8th or 9th century BCE. In this epic, there is a character named Yugandhara, which may be related to the name Yugan.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Yugan. One of the earliest recorded figures was Yugan Brahma Suri, a renowned Indian philosopher and scholar who lived in the 6th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the field of logic and his commentary on various Hindu texts.

Another prominent figure with the name Yugan was Yugan Narayana, a 13th-century Indian mathematician and astronomer. He is credited with advancing the study of trigonometry and writing several works on astronomy and mathematics.

In the realm of literature, Yugan Pandita was a 15th-century Bengali poet and scholar who wrote several notable works, including the "Vidagdha-Mukhamandana," a treatise on poetics.

Moving forward in time, Yugan Chandra Ghosh was a 19th-century Indian educator and social reformer. He played a significant role in establishing the Hindu School in Calcutta and advocating for the education of women in India.

Lastly, Yugan Chandrashekhar was an Indian cricket player who represented the national team in the 1990s. He was a talented all-rounder and played a crucial role in several Test and One Day International matches.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Yugan, highlighting its enduring presence across various fields and cultures.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Yugan over time

The chart below shows babies named Yugan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2012 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 Yugan, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 10 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Yugan
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Decades

Yugan by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yugan 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 #2847 22 3
2010s #4428 14 4

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FAQ

Yugan: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Yugan was ranked #2263 for boys in England and Wales, with 10 births registered.

When was Yugan most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 10 babies registered as Yugan in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Yugan?

A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "union" or "joining".

How many people are called Yugan in the UK?

A total of 36 babies have been registered as Yugan across the 7 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.