Vedansh
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "part of the Vedas".
Name Census estimates that about 491 living Americans carry the first name Vedansh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Vedansh today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vedansh births was 2024 (65 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vedansh. 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.
People living today
491
~ 1 in 698,074 Americans
Peak year
2024
65 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,226
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Vedansh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vedansh from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 247 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
Vedansh 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 Vedansh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Vedanshs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. California, Texas, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Vedansh, while Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 27 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Vedansh
The given name Vedansh has its origins in the Sanskrit language of ancient India. It is a relatively modern name that has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly among Hindu communities.
The name Vedansh is a combination of two Sanskrit words, "Veda" and "ansh." The Vedas are a large body of ancient Indian sacred texts that form the foundation of Hinduism. The word "ansh" means "part" or "portion." Thus, the name Vedansh can be interpreted as "a part of the Vedas" or "one who follows the teachings of the Vedas."
While the name itself is not found in ancient Hindu scriptures or historical records, its roots can be traced back to the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. During this time, the Vedas were composed, and the study and recitation of these sacred texts became an integral part of Hindu culture and tradition.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vedansh can be found in the writings of the 20th-century Indian philosopher and author, Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902). Vivekananda was a key figure in the introduction of Vedanta philosophy to the Western world and played a significant role in the revival of Hinduism in modern India.
Another notable figure with the name Vedansh is the Indian cricketer Vedansh Sharma, who has represented India at the under-19 level. He was born in 2003 and hails from the state of Uttar Pradesh.
In the field of literature, Vedansh Pandya is a contemporary Indian author who has written several books on Hinduism and Indian culture. He was born in 1985 and is based in Mumbai.
Vedansh Bhardwaj is an Indian classical musician and tabla player. He was born in 1998 and has performed at various national and international music festivals, promoting the rich tradition of Indian classical music.
Vedansh Gupta is an Indian entrepreneur and founder of a successful technology startup. He was born in 1990 and has been recognized for his innovative contributions to the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
While the name Vedansh is relatively new and has gained popularity in recent times, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Vedic tradition of India. It reflects the enduring influence of Sanskrit and Hindu culture on the naming practices of modern Indian society.
People
Vedansh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vedansh 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
Vedansh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vedansh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 491 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vedansh 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 698,074 US residents.
Is Vedansh a common name?
We classify Vedansh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 494 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vedansh most popular?
The single biggest year for Vedansh was 2024, when 65 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vedansh is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Vedansh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vedansh 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.