Vikesh
A masculine name of Hindu origin meaning "courageous" or "victorious".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Vikesh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Vikesh today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vikesh births was 1994 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vikesh. 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 Vikesh with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Vikesh. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1994
5 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
1994 SSA rank
#10,178
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Vikesh: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Vikesh 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 Vikesh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Vikesh
The name Vikesh has its origins in the Sanskrit language of ancient India, dating back to around the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Vikash," which means "blossoming" or "unfolding," symbolizing growth, progress, and self-realization.
In ancient Hindu texts, such as the Vedas and Upanishads, the concept of "Vikash" is often associated with spiritual enlightenment and the expansion of consciousness. The name Vikesh was likely given to individuals with the hope that they would embody these ideals and strive for personal and spiritual development.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Vikesh can be found in ancient Indian inscriptions and manuscripts from the Gupta Empire, which ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent from the 4th to the 6th centuries CE. One notable figure bearing this name was Vikesh Sharma (c. 450 CE), a renowned scholar and philosopher who wrote extensively on the teachings of the Upanishads.
In later centuries, the name Vikesh gained popularity among various communities across the Indian subcontinent, particularly in regions where Sanskrit and its linguistic offshoots were widely spoken. One prominent individual with this name was Vikesh Chandra Gupta (1856-1923), a renowned Bengali writer and social reformer who advocated for women's education and the abolition of child marriage.
Another noteworthy figure was Vikesh Narain Rai (1877-1963), an Indian civil servant and diplomat who served as the Diwan (Prime Minister) of several princely states in British India. He was widely respected for his administrative skills and commitment to public service.
In the 20th century, the name Vikesh gained further prominence with individuals like Vikesh Chandra (1914-1994), an influential Indian historian and scholar of ancient Indian culture and literature. He authored numerous books and articles on topics ranging from Buddhism to the Gupta Empire.
Vikesh Ambalal Sarabhai (1919-2015) was an Indian physicist and entrepreneur who played a pivotal role in the establishment of India's space program. He founded several research institutions and was awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, for his contributions to science and industry.
Throughout its history, the name Vikesh has been associated with values of growth, progress, and intellectual pursuits. While its popularity has ebbed and flowed over the centuries, it remains a significant name in the cultural tapestry of the Indian subcontinent, reflecting the rich heritage and traditions of the region.
People
Vikesh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vikesh 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
Vikesh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vikesh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vikesh 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 Vikesh a common name?
We classify Vikesh 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 Vikesh most popular?
The single biggest year for Vikesh was 1994, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vikesh is about 31 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 Vikesh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Vikesh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vikesh 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 Vikesh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Vikesh 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 Vikesh 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 Vikesh?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.