How Many People Are Named Vilas?

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

Vilas
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Vilas means 'joy' in Sanskrit, making it a rare gem among names. Only 50 people in the US today carry this name, which is 1 in 6,653,973 Americans, truly setting it apart. The majority of Vilas's are over 60, showing its classic roots and stability over time.

~325
Living in US
1 in 1,019,844
Americans
1917
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Joy
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Joyful Resilient Inspiring
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, completion, and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

329,249
Worldwide Bearers
#3,167
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
322,844
🇳🇵 Nepal
1,838
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1,282
🇺🇸 United States
834
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
578
🇹🇭 Thailand
321
🇬🇧 England
237
🇵🇱 Poland
236
🇨🇦 Canada
217
🇵🇹 Portugal
203

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
50 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 99
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
11
Would be 30–60 (2%)
496
Would be over 60 (98%)

All 507 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: 1917

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
80
Modern Appeal
20
International
100

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

📜 Vilas Through the Generations

Vilas, a name steeped in joy and heritage, has seen its peak in 1917 with 27 births. Over the decades, it has maintained a stable presence, with most bearers now over 60 years old. This age skew highlights its status as an old-school name, cherished by those who've carried it through the generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Wisconsin 212

✨ Similar Names to Vilas

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Vilas's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Vilas

How Many People Have the Name Vilas?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 325 people in the United States currently share the name Vilas. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,019,844 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Vilas a Common or Rare Name?

Vilas 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 Vilas Mean?

Vilas means "joy" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Vilas Most Popular?

The name Vilas reached peak popularity in 1917, with 27 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 Vilas?

Approximately 325 people named Vilas live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 325. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,019,844 Americans.

Is Vilas a rare name?

Vilas is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,019,844 Americans has this name.

What does the name Vilas mean?

Vilas means "joy" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Vilas more male or female?

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

When was Vilas most popular?

Vilas peaked in 1917 with 27 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.

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 US325
All-Time Births325
1 in X1 in 1,019,844
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age99
Peak Year1917
World Rank#3,167
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.