Vedanth
Of Sanskrit origin, meaning "one who knows the Vedas".
Name Census estimates that about 518 living Americans carry the first name Vedanth. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Vedanth today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vedanth births was 2024 (58 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vedanth. 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
518
~ 1 in 661,688 Americans
Peak year
2024
58 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,412
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Vedanth: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vedanth from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 249 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Vedanth remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vedanth 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 Vedanth during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Vedanths live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Texas, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Vedanth, while Ohio, New Jersey, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 32 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Vedanth
The name Vedanth is of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit language. It is a combination of two words, "Veda" meaning knowledge or wisdom, and "anth" meaning the end or the ultimate. The name can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it symbolized the pursuit of ultimate knowledge and enlightenment.
The earliest recorded use of the name Vedanth can be found in ancient Hindu texts, such as the Upanishads and the Vedas, which date back to around the 8th century BCE. In these texts, the name was often associated with scholars, philosophers, and seekers of spiritual wisdom.
One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Vedanth was a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 6th century CE. He was known for his commentaries on the Vedas and his contributions to the field of Hindu philosophy. Unfortunately, not much is known about his life beyond his scholarly works.
In the 11th century, there was a famous poet and writer named Vedanth, who authored several works of literature and poetry in Sanskrit. His works were widely celebrated and studied in the courts of many Indian kingdoms during that time.
Another notable figure with the name Vedanth was a prominent Hindu reformer and social activist who lived in the 19th century. He was a champion of women's rights and advocated for the abolition of certain social practices that he believed were unjust. His efforts played a significant role in shaping the social and cultural landscape of India during that period.
In the 20th century, there was a renowned Indian mathematician and physicist named Vedanth, who made significant contributions to the field of theoretical physics. He worked alongside some of the most brilliant minds of his time and was highly respected for his groundbreaking research and theories.
Throughout history, the name Vedanth has been associated with individuals who have pursued knowledge, wisdom, and intellectual pursuits. It is a name that carries a sense of reverence and respect in Indian culture, reflecting the value placed on education and the pursuit of enlightenment.
People
Vedanth + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vedanth 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
Vedanth: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vedanth?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 518 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vedanth 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 661,688 US residents.
Is Vedanth a common name?
We classify Vedanth as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 522 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vedanth most popular?
The single biggest year for Vedanth was 2024, when 58 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vedanth is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Vedanth a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vedanth 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.