Vishaal
Of Sanskrit origin, meaning vast, expansive, or immense.
Name Census estimates that about 85 living Americans carry the first name Vishaal. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Vishaal today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vishaal births was 1990 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vishaal. 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 Vishaal. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
85
~ 1 in 4,032,404 Americans
Peak year
1990
12 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2011 SSA rank
#14,229
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Vishaal: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vishaal from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 50 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vishaal 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 Vishaal 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 Vishaal
Vishaal is a Hindu name that originates from Sanskrit, an ancient language of India. The name can be traced back to the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "vishala," which means "vast," "expansive," or "broad."
The name Vishaal first appeared in ancient Hindu texts, including the Vedas and the Upanishads, which are considered sacred scriptures in Hinduism. It was often used to describe the vastness of the universe, the expanse of knowledge, or the breadth of one's spirit.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Vishaal can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem that dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In the text, Vishaal is mentioned as the name of a character who was known for his wisdom and spiritual depth.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Vishaal. One of the most famous was Vishaal Chandra Bhattacharya (1836-1914), a renowned Bengali writer and social reformer who played a significant role in the Bengali Renaissance movement of the 19th century.
Another notable Vishaal was Vishaal Mangeshkar (1919-1993), an Indian classical vocalist and music composer who was widely regarded as one of the greatest singers of his generation. He was the younger brother of the legendary playback singer Lata Mangeshkar.
In the realm of sports, Vishaal Rana (born 1980) is a former Indian cricketer who played domestic cricket for Uttar Pradesh and represented India in One Day International matches.
Vishaal Chauhan (born 1981) is an Indian actor and model who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows. He is known for his roles in movies like "Jannat" and "Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara."
Lastly, Vishaal Kapoor (born 1976) is an Indian film producer and director who has worked on several successful Bollywood projects, including the critically acclaimed movie "Haider" (2014).
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Vishaal throughout history, highlighting its rich cultural significance and enduring popularity across various fields.
People
Vishaal + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vishaal 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
Vishaal: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vishaal?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 85 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vishaal 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 4,032,404 US residents.
Is Vishaal a common name?
We classify Vishaal as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 87 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vishaal most popular?
The single biggest year for Vishaal was 1990, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vishaal is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Vishaal a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vishaal 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.