Vikranth
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "brave" or "courageous".
Name Census estimates that about 89 living Americans carry the first name Vikranth. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Vikranth today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vikranth births was 2020 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vikranth. 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 Vikranth. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
89
~ 1 in 3,851,172 Americans
Peak year
2020
12 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,902
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Vikranth: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vikranth from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 41 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
Vikranth 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 Vikranth 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 Vikranth
The name Vikranth is of Hindu origin, derived from the Sanskrit words "Vikrama" meaning valor or valiant, and "Anth" meaning the end or final. It signifies someone who possesses great courage, strength, and bravery until the very end. This name has been in use since ancient times in India, particularly in the regions of North and South India.
One of the earliest references to the name Vikranth can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. In this epic, there is a character named Vikranth, who was known for his bravery and valor in battle. The name also appears in various Hindu scriptures and texts, where it is often used to describe a courageous warrior or a person of great strength.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Vikranth. One of the earliest recorded examples is Vikranth Singh (1550-1612), who was a Rajput ruler of the Mewar kingdom in present-day Rajasthan, India. He was renowned for his military victories and his efforts to protect his kingdom from Mughal invaders.
Another famous Vikranth was Vikranth Verma (1682-1751), a Hindu philosopher and scholar from Uttar Pradesh, India. He wrote extensively on topics such as metaphysics, logic, and ethics, and his works had a significant influence on Indian philosophy.
In the 18th century, Vikranth Bahadur (1725-1793) was a prominent military leader who fought against the East India Company's expansionist policies in India. He led several successful campaigns against the British forces and was known for his strategic brilliance and unwavering courage.
Moving to more recent times, Vikranth Massey (1878-1944) was an Indian actor and filmmaker who is considered a pioneer of the Indian film industry. He was one of the first actors to appear in a full-length Indian feature film and played a significant role in shaping the early years of Indian cinema.
Another notable Vikranth was Vikranth Mahajan (1920-2005), an Indian civil servant and administrator who served as the Cabinet Secretary of India from 1977 to 1980. He was widely respected for his integrity, efficiency, and commitment to public service.
These are just a few examples of the many remarkable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Vikranth, a name that embodies courage, strength, and valor.
People
Vikranth + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vikranth as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Vikranth: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vikranth?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 89 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vikranth 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 3,851,172 US residents.
Is Vikranth a common name?
We classify Vikranth as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 90 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vikranth most popular?
The single biggest year for Vikranth was 2020, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vikranth is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Vikranth a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vikranth 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.