Viraan
A masculine Hindu name meaning fearless, brave or courageous.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Viraan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Viraan today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Viraan births was 2020 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Viraan. 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 Viraan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2020
5 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2020 SSA rank
#13,923
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Viraan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Viraan 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 Viraan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Viraan
The name Viraan is a Sanskrit word that originates from the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit root word "vir," which means brave or courageous, and "aan," which is a suffix indicating a sense of possession or embodiment. Thus, the name Viraan can be interpreted as "the embodiment of bravery" or "the one who possesses courage."
The earliest known mention of the name Viraan can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, particularly the Puranas and the Mahabharata. These sacred texts often referred to warriors, kings, and heroes who exemplified bravery and valor, and some of them may have borne the name Viraan as a testament to their courageous spirit.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Viraan was King Viraan of the Kauravas, a powerful dynasty featured in the epic Mahabharata. He was renowned for his military prowess and unwavering leadership during the great war between the Kauravas and the Pandavas.
In the 12th century, there was a notable Sanskrit scholar and grammarian named Viraan Mishra, who wrote extensively on the intricacies of the Sanskrit language and its grammar rules. His works were widely studied and revered by scholars of his time.
During the Mughal era in India, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th century, there was a renowned warrior and military commander named Viraan Khan. He served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar and was known for his bravery and strategic military campaigns.
In more recent times, Viraan Singh was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. Born in 1902, he was a freedom fighter and activist who dedicated his life to the cause of India's liberation through non-violent means.
Another notable individual with the name Viraan was Viraan Kapoor, a Bollywood actor and film producer who was active in the Indian film industry from the 1940s to the 1960s. He starred in several popular movies and was considered a heartthrob of his time.
People
Viraan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Viraan 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
Viraan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Viraan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Viraan 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 Viraan a common name?
We classify Viraan 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 Viraan most popular?
The single biggest year for Viraan was 2020, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Viraan is about 6 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 Viraan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Viraan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Viraan 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 Viraan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Viraan 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 Viraan 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 share the name Viraan?
Want to know how many Americans are named Viraan? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.