How Many People Are Named Vikram?
Complete statistics for the name Vikram: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Vikram is a very rare name, with only 1,988 people living in the U.S. today, making it 1 in 166,006 Americans. It peaked in 2000 with 65 births, and most bearers are young, under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The life path number 11 is considered a master number in numerology, representing spiritual awareness and intuition.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 23All 2,042 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: 2000Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Vikram Through the Generations
Vikram is a relatively modern name, having seen a surge in popularity around the turn of the millennium, with 65 births recorded in 2000. Despite its rarity, the name has remained stable since then, with a total of 2,042 births across all years. The stark contrast between the 2,042 total births and the 1,988 living individuals suggests that many who were born with this name have passed away. The majority of those named Vikram are under 30, indicating a younger demographic. This makes it a distinctly contemporary choice, despite its historical roots.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Vikram's Sanskrit roots
📄 About the Name Vikram
How Many People Have the Name Vikram?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 378 people in the United States currently share the name Vikram. That works out to roughly 1 in every 876,850 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Vikram a Common or Rare Name?
Vikram 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Vikram in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Vikram Most Popular?
The name Vikram reached peak popularity in 2000, with 65 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Vikram?
Approximately 378 people named Vikram live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 378. That works out to roughly 1 in 876,850 Americans.
Is Vikram a rare name?
Vikram is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 876,850 Americans has this name.
What does the name Vikram mean?
The meaning and origin of Vikram are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Vikram more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Vikram are male and 0% are female.
When was Vikram most popular?
Vikram peaked in 2000 with 65 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.