How Many People Are Named Vishal?
Complete statistics for the name Vishal: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Vishal means 'brave' in Sanskrit, making it a strong choice for parents. Only 1,668 people named Vishal live in the US today, which means 1 in 197,881 Americans have this name. A big chunk, 46%, are under 30, making it a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and material success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 31All 1,729 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: 2003Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Vishal Through the Generations
Vishal peaked in popularity in 2003 with 72 births, reflecting its status as a relatively new name in the United States. Today, there are 1,668 people named Vishal living in the country, with an average age of 31. The age distribution shows a significant skew towards younger individuals, with 802 under 30 and 927 aged between 30 and 60, indicating that Vishal is predominantly a name of the newer generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Vishal's Sanskrit roots
📄 About the Name Vishal
How Many People Have the Name Vishal?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,668 people in the United States currently share the name Vishal. That works out to roughly 1 in every 197,881 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Vishal a Common or Rare Name?
Vishal 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 Vishal Mean?
Vishal means "brave" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Vishal in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Vishal Most Popular?
The name Vishal reached peak popularity in 2003, with 72 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Vishal?
Approximately 1,668 people named Vishal live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,729. That works out to roughly 1 in 197,881 Americans.
Is Vishal a rare name?
Vishal is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 197,881 Americans has this name.
What does the name Vishal mean?
Vishal means "brave" and comes from Sanskrit origins.
Is Vishal more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Vishal are male and 0% are female.
When was Vishal most popular?
Vishal peaked in 2003 with 72 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.