Vibhu
An Indian masculine name with Sanskrit origin meaning "vast" or "mighty".
Name Census estimates that about 28 living Americans carry the first name Vibhu. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Vibhu today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vibhu births was 2010 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vibhu. 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 Vibhu. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
28
~ 1 in 12,241,226 Americans
Peak year
2010
7 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2015 SSA rank
#13,922
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Vibhu: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vibhu from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 18 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
Vibhu 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 Vibhu during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Vibhu
The name Vibhu is derived from the Sanskrit language, which originated in ancient India and is one of the oldest Indo-European languages. The name is believed to have roots dating back to the Vedic period, which spans from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
Vibhu is a Sanskrit word that means "vast," "immense," "great," or "mighty." It is often associated with the divine or someone who possesses immense power, knowledge, or influence. In Hinduism, the name Vibhu is sometimes used as an epithet for deities like Vishnu or Shiva, emphasizing their infinite nature and supreme greatness.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vibhu can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Upanishads. These sacred texts, which date back thousands of years, contain various references and hymns that invoke or praise the divine using names like Vibhu.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Vibhu. One of the most prominent figures was Vibhu Chandra Bhattacharya (1884-1964), an Indian philosopher, and writer who made significant contributions to the study of Indian philosophy and logic. He served as the President of the Asiatic Society of Bengal and was a prolific author, publishing numerous works on various aspects of Indian thought.
Another well-known individual with the name Vibhu was Vibhu Puri (1923-2004), an Indian filmmaker and cinematographer. He worked on several critically acclaimed films, including "Garm Hava" and "Mirch Masala," and is widely regarded as a pioneer of parallel cinema in India.
In the realm of literature, Vibhu Sharma (born 1941) is a renowned Indian poet, writer, and critic who has contributed extensively to Hindi literature. He has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award, for his literary works.
Vibhu Kapoor (born 1970) is a prominent Indian businessman and entrepreneur. He co-founded the online travel company Yatra.com and has been instrumental in its growth and success, serving as its Chief Executive Officer.
Vibhu Khare (born 1983) is an Indian musician and composer known for his work in the field of Indian classical music. He has performed at various prestigious venues and festivals around the world, showcasing his mastery of instruments like the sitar and surbahar.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Vibhu, highlighting its rich cultural heritage and significance in various fields, including philosophy, literature, cinema, business, and music.
People
Vibhu + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vibhu 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
Vibhu: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vibhu?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 28 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vibhu 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 12,241,226 US residents.
Is Vibhu a common name?
We classify Vibhu as "Very Rare". It ranks above 45.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 28 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vibhu most popular?
The single biggest year for Vibhu was 2010, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vibhu is about 17 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 Vibhu in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Vibhu a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vibhu 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 Vibhu still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Vibhu 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 Vibhu 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 are called Vibhu?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.