Vamsi
A Hindu masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "like the sun".
Name Census estimates that about 73 living Americans carry the first name Vamsi. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Vamsi today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vamsi births was 2003 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vamsi. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Vamsi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
73
~ 1 in 4,695,265 Americans
Peak year
2003
10 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2006 SSA rank
#11,971
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Vamsi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vamsi from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 50 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vamsi by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Vamsi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Vamsi
The name Vamsi has its origins in the Telugu language, which is spoken primarily in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "vamsha," meaning "bamboo" or "family lineage." The name is believed to have been in use since ancient times, carrying cultural significance in the region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vamsi can be found in Hindu mythology, where it is mentioned in the Puranas as the name of a sage or rishi. In the Bhagavata Purana, a revered Hindu scripture, Vamsi is described as a great devotee of Lord Vishnu and is celebrated for his unwavering devotion and spiritual insights.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Vamsi. One of the earliest known figures was Vamsi Datta (c. 1500 BCE), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and grammarian who made significant contributions to the study of the Sanskrit language. His work, the "Vamsi Sutras," is considered a seminal text in the field of Sanskrit grammar.
Another prominent figure was Vamsi Vadiraja (c. 1350 CE), a renowned mathematician and astronomer from the Vijayanagar Empire in southern India. He is credited with several advancements in the fields of mathematics and astronomy, including the development of new computational methods for astronomical calculations.
In the realm of literature, Vamsi Manohar (1840-1920) was a celebrated Telugu poet and writer who played a pivotal role in the renaissance of Telugu literature during the 19th century. His poetic works, such as "Vamsi Kirtanalu," are revered for their lyrical beauty and cultural significance.
More recently, Vamsi Krishna (1941-2010) was a prominent Indian film director and screenwriter, known for his contributions to the Telugu cinema industry. He directed several critically acclaimed films and is regarded as one of the pioneers of the Telugu parallel cinema movement.
Vamsi Paidipally (born 1980) is a contemporary Indian film director and screenwriter, best known for his commercially successful and critically acclaimed Telugu films, such as "Yevadu" and "Maharshi." His work has garnered widespread recognition and numerous accolades within the Indian film industry.
People
Vamsi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vamsi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Vamsi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vamsi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 73 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vamsi going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 4,695,265 US residents.
Is Vamsi a common name?
We classify Vamsi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 74 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vamsi most popular?
The single biggest year for Vamsi was 2003, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vamsi is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Vamsi a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vamsi in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.