Vedh
A Sanskrit masculine name meaning "knowledge, wisdom, or scriptures".
Name Census estimates that about 332 living Americans carry the first name Vedh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Vedh today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vedh births was 2024 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vedh. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Vedh with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
332
~ 1 in 1,032,393 Americans
Peak year
2024
42 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,985
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Vedh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vedh 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 159 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
Vedh 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 Vedh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Vedhs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. California, Texas, Illinois recorded the most babies named Vedh, while Washington, North Carolina, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 17 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Vedh
The name Vedh has its origins in the Sanskrit language, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that is the root of many modern Indian languages. It is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent around the 2nd millennium BCE or earlier. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "vedha," which means "knowledge" or "wisdom."
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Vedh can be found in the Vedas, the ancient Hindu scriptures that date back to the 2nd millennium BCE. The Vedas are a collection of hymns, philosophies, and guidance on various aspects of life, and the name Vedh is believed to be associated with the pursuit of knowledge and enlightenment.
In the historical context, one of the earliest known individuals with the name Vedh was Vedh Vyasa, a renowned sage and scholar who is credited with compiling and organizing the Vedas. He is believed to have lived sometime between the 5th and 3rd centuries BCE. Another notable figure was Vedh Shukra, a legendary teacher and guru who is said to have taught the principles of statecraft and governance to kings and rulers in ancient India.
Moving forward in time, the name Vedh has been associated with several prominent individuals throughout history. In the 7th century CE, Vedh Bhatta was a renowned scholar and commentator on the Vedas and other Hindu scriptures. His works were highly influential in shaping the understanding and interpretation of these texts.
During the 12th century CE, Vedh Vidyavachaspati was a famous philosopher and logician who made significant contributions to the field of Indian logic and epistemology. His works, such as the "Nyayavatara" and "Tattvabindu," are still studied and revered in academic circles today.
In more recent times, Vedh Prakash Upadhyaya (1892-1957) was an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement. He was a staunch advocate for the rights of the underprivileged and worked tirelessly to promote education and social upliftment.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Vedh throughout history, each making their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of the Indian subcontinent.
People
Vedh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vedh 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
Vedh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vedh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 332 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vedh 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 1,032,393 US residents.
Is Vedh a common name?
We classify Vedh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 334 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vedh most popular?
The single biggest year for Vedh was 2024, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vedh is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Vedh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Vedh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vedh 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.
Is Vedh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Vedh in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Vedh can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Vedh?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Vedh, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.