Vikrant
A name of Sanskrit origin meaning brave, valorous, or courageous.
Name Census estimates that about 229 living Americans carry the first name Vikrant. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Vikrant today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vikrant births was 2011 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vikrant. 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.
People living today
229
~ 1 in 1,496,744 Americans
Peak year
2011
14 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,248
Tracked since 1980
Popularity
Vikrant: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vikrant from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 78 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Vikrant remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vikrant 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 Vikrant during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Vikrants live
Origin
Meaning and history of Vikrant
The name Vikrant is of Sanskrit origin and has its roots in ancient Indian culture. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "vikranta," which means "valiant," "courageous," or "heroic." The name is believed to have been in use since ancient times, as early as the Vedic period (1500 BCE - 500 BCE) in India.
One of the earliest historical references to the name Vikrant can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem. In the Mahabharata, the character Vikrant is described as a brave warrior who fought alongside the Pandavas in the great war against the Kauravas.
Throughout history, the name Vikrant has been associated with bravery, strength, and heroism. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Vikrant Rathod, a renowned warrior and commander in the army of the Maratha Empire in the 17th century. He was known for his exceptional military skills and strategic prowess.
Another notable figure bearing the name Vikrant was Vikrant Sharma, a Hindu philosopher and scholar who lived in the 12th century CE. He is renowned for his contributions to the field of philosophy and his interpretations of ancient Hindu scriptures.
In more recent times, Vikrant Singh, born in 1901 and died in 1957, was a prominent Indian freedom fighter who played a significant role in India's struggle for independence from British rule. He was actively involved in the non-violent civil disobedience movement led by Mahatma Gandhi.
One of the most famous individuals with the name Vikrant is Vikrant Massey, an acclaimed Indian film actor born in 1987. He has received numerous awards and accolades for his performances in various Bollywood movies and television series.
Another notable figure is Vikrant Gupta, born in 1972, an Indian businessman and entrepreneur who co-founded the successful technology company, InMobi. He is recognized for his contributions to the tech industry and his entrepreneurial spirit.
People
Vikrant + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vikrant 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
Vikrant: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vikrant?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 229 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vikrant 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 1,496,744 US residents.
Is Vikrant a common name?
We classify Vikrant as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 232 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vikrant most popular?
The single biggest year for Vikrant was 2011, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vikrant is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Vikrant a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vikrant 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.
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.