How Many People Are Named Vihaan?

Complete statistics for the name Vihaan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Vihaan
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Vihaan means 'dawn' in Sanskrit, symbolizing new beginnings. Only 1 in 62,051 Americans are named Vihaan, making it very rare with just 5,318 people living today. The name peaked in popularity in 2014, with 491 births that year.

~5,318
Living in US
1 in 62,051
Americans
2014
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Dawn
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Sunday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Hopeful Energetic Innovative
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

5,474
Worldwide Bearers
#735,679
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
5,318

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
5,318 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 10
5,361
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 5,361 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2014

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
12
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Vihaan Through the Generations

Vihaan, a name rooted in Sanskrit, has seen a steady rise in popularity over the past decade, particularly since its peak in 2014 when 491 babies were given this name. Today, most people named Vihaan are under 30, indicating its status as a genuinely modern choice. With only 5,361 under-30 individuals and none over 60, Vihaan stands out as a name embraced by younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,023
Texas 552
New Jersey 546
Illinois 281
New York 229
Virginia 224
Washington 211
Massachusetts 184
Pennsylvania 183
Georgia 181

✨ Similar Names to Vihaan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Vihaan's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Vihaan

How Many People Have the Name Vihaan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,318 people in the United States currently share the name Vihaan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 62,051 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Vihaan a Common or Rare Name?

Vihaan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Vihaan Mean?

Vihaan means "dawn" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Vihaan in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Vihaan Most Popular?

The name Vihaan reached peak popularity in 2014, with 491 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Vihaan?

Approximately 5,318 people named Vihaan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,361. That works out to roughly 1 in 62,051 Americans.

Is Vihaan a rare name?

Vihaan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 62,051 Americans has this name.

What does the name Vihaan mean?

Vihaan means "dawn" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Vihaan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Vihaan are male and 0% are female.

When was Vihaan most popular?

Vihaan peaked in 2014 with 491 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US5,318
All-Time Births5,361
1 in X1 in 62,051
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age10
Peak Year2014
World Rank#735,679
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.