Vedant
A masculine Hindu name derived from Sanskrit meaning "the end of knowledge".
Name Census estimates that about 1,276 living Americans carry the first name Vedant. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Vedant today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vedant births was 2024 (105 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vedant. 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
- • Vedant is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 12 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.3K
~ 1 in 268,616 Americans
Peak year
2024
105 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,624
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Vedant: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vedant from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 530 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Vedant remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vedant 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 Vedant during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Vedants live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. California, New Jersey, Texas recorded the most babies named Vedant, while Virginia, Ohio, Massachusetts recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 55 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Vedant
The name Vedant is of Sanskrit origin and has its roots in the ancient Hindu philosophy of Vedanta. It is derived from the words "Veda" meaning knowledge, and "anta" meaning end or culmination, signifying the ultimate aim or essence of the Vedas, which are the foundational scriptures of Hinduism.
The concept of Vedanta encompasses the philosophical teachings expounded in the Upanishads, the concluding portions of the Vedas, which delve into the nature of reality, consciousness, and the relationship between the individual self (Atman) and the Universal Self (Brahman). The name Vedant encapsulates the profound wisdom and spiritual insights that form the bedrock of Hindu philosophical thought.
One of the earliest known references to the name Vedant can be found in the ancient Sanskrit text, the Bhagavad Gita, which dates back to approximately the 5th century BCE. In this sacred text, the teachings of Lord Krishna to Arjuna are considered a condensed form of the Vedanta philosophy, emphasizing the path of self-realization and the attainment of spiritual liberation.
Throughout history, several influential figures have borne the name Vedant, including Vedant Desikan (1268-1369), a renowned Sri Vaishnava philosopher and scholar who made significant contributions to the Vishishtadvaita school of Vedanta. Another notable individual was Vedant Vachaspati (14th century), a distinguished scholar and commentator on the works of Adi Shankara, the preeminent proponent of the Advaita Vedanta philosophy.
In more recent times, Vedant Maharaj (1901-1992) was a highly revered spiritual teacher and exponent of the Vedanta philosophy, who played a crucial role in spreading the teachings of Vedanta in the West. His discourses and writings have inspired countless seekers on the path of self-inquiry and self-realization.
Vedant Malik (born 1989) is a contemporary Indian actor known for his roles in television shows and films, exemplifying the enduring appeal of the name across generations. Vedant Hansraj (born 1990) is another individual who has made a name for himself as an accomplished author and motivational speaker, sharing his insights on personal growth and self-empowerment.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Vedant throughout history, each contributing in their own way to the rich tapestry of human knowledge and spiritual exploration.
People
Vedant + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vedant 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
Vedant: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vedant?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,276 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vedant 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 268,616 US residents.
Is Vedant a common name?
We classify Vedant as "Rare". It ranks above 91.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,287 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vedant most popular?
The single biggest year for Vedant was 2024, when 105 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vedant is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Vedant a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vedant 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.