Veeransh
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "brave warrior" or "courageous hero".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Veeransh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Veeransh today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Veeransh births was 2020 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Veeransh. 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 Veeransh. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2020
5 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2020 SSA rank
#13,914
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Veeransh: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Veeransh 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 Veeransh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Veeransh
Veeransh is a given name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit language. It is a compound word formed by combining the elements "Veer" and "Ansh." The word "Veer" signifies courage, bravery, and valor, while "Ansh" means a part or a portion. Collectively, the name Veeransh can be interpreted as "a part of bravery" or "an embodiment of courage."
The name's roots can be traced back to ancient Indian literature and mythology, where valor and bravery were considered virtues of great significance. In the Hindu epic Mahabharata, there are numerous references to warriors and heroes who embodied these qualities, potentially influencing the emergence of names like Veeransh.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Veeransh can be found in the historical accounts of the Maratha Empire, which ruled a significant portion of the Indian subcontinent in the 17th and 18th centuries. Veeransh Raghuvanshi, a Maratha warrior who lived during the reign of Chhatrapati Shivaji, was known for his bravery in battles against the Mughal forces.
In the 19th century, Veeransh Shastri, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and philosopher from Varanasi, made significant contributions to the study and preservation of ancient Hindu texts. His works on the interpretation of the Vedas and other Sanskrit scriptures earned him widespread recognition.
Another notable figure bearing the name Veeransh was Veeransh Pandey, a freedom fighter from the Indian independence movement of the early 20th century. He actively participated in the Non-Cooperation Movement led by Mahatma Gandhi and was imprisoned by the British authorities for his involvement in the struggle for India's independence.
In more recent times, Veeransh Dhillon, a Indian-Canadian actor and model, has gained recognition for his roles in television series and films, including "Hubie Halloween" and "Radhe Shyam." Born in 1991, he has become a familiar face in the entertainment industry, carrying the name Veeransh into the modern era.
It's worth noting that while the name Veeransh has its roots in India, its usage and popularity have transcended geographical boundaries, with individuals from various cultural backgrounds embracing it for its strong and meaningful connotation.
People
Veeransh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Veeransh 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
Veeransh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Veeransh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Veeransh 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Veeransh a common name?
We classify Veeransh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Veeransh most popular?
The single biggest year for Veeransh was 2020, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Veeransh is about 6 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 Veeransh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Veeransh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Veeransh 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 Veeransh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Veeransh 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 Veeransh 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 share the name Veeransh?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.