Vetra
An Indian name derived from Sanskrit meaning "bamboo stick".
Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Vetra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Vetra today is around 65 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vetra births was 1920 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vetra. 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
- • The typical person named Vetra is about 65 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Vetras were born before 1971.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Vetra. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
9
~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans
Peak year
1920
9 babies that year
Average age
65
years old
1967 SSA rank
#7,819
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Vetra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vetra from the 1910s through to the 1960s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 36 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1910s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vetra 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 Vetra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Vetras live
Origin
Meaning and history of Vetra
The given name Vetra is believed to have its origins in ancient Sanskrit, one of the oldest languages in the world. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "vitra," which means "protector" or "preserver." The name was prevalent among various Hindu communities in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in regions where Sanskrit was widely spoken.
One of the earliest known references to the name Vetra can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, the Vedas. These sacred texts, composed between 1500 BCE and 500 BCE, contain hymns and mantras that were recited during religious ceremonies. The name Vetra is mentioned in some of these verses, often associated with deities or revered figures.
In the 5th century BCE, a renowned Indian philosopher named Vetra Siddhartha is said to have lived. He was a disciple of the sage Gautama Buddha and is credited with contributing to the development of early Buddhist philosophy. Unfortunately, historical records about his life are scarce, but his name continues to be remembered as a significant figure in the intellectual circles of ancient India.
During the Gupta Empire, which flourished between the 4th and 6th centuries CE, a prominent scholar and mathematician named Vetra Aryabhata made significant contributions to the fields of astronomy and mathematics. His work, the "Aryabhatiya," is considered a seminal text in Indian mathematics and laid the foundation for the study of trigonometry and calculus.
In the 12th century CE, a revered Sufi mystic and poet named Vetra Rumi was born in present-day Afghanistan. His poetic works, such as the "Masnavi," are widely celebrated for their profound spiritual insights and have influenced generations of writers and thinkers across the world. Vetra Rumi's legacy continues to resonate, and his name is synonymous with mystical wisdom and divine love.
Another notable figure with the name Vetra was Vetra Shivaji, a 17th-century Indian ruler who founded the Maratha Empire. He is renowned for his military prowess, strategic acumen, and his efforts to unite various regions of the Indian subcontinent under his rule. Vetra Shivaji's exploits are celebrated in numerous folk tales and historical accounts, and he is revered as a symbol of courage and patriotism.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Vetra throughout history. While the name's origins can be traced back to ancient Sanskrit, it has transcended cultural and geographical boundaries, becoming a part of the rich tapestry of global nomenclature.
People
Vetra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vetra 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
Vetra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vetra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vetra 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 38,083,815 US residents.
Is Vetra a common name?
We classify Vetra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 25.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 74 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vetra most popular?
The single biggest year for Vetra was 1920, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vetra is about 65 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 Vetra in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Vetra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vetra in the SSA data are female. 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 Vetra still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Vetra 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 Vetra 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 Vetra?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.