Vishaan
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "the sun" or "radiant one".
Name Census estimates that about 84 living Americans carry the first name Vishaan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Vishaan today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vishaan births was 2022 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vishaan. 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 Vishaan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
84
~ 1 in 4,080,409 Americans
Peak year
2022
18 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,249
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Vishaan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vishaan from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 46 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
Vishaan 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 Vishaan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Vishaans live
Origin
Meaning and history of Vishaan
The name Vishaan has its roots in the Sanskrit language, originating from the Indian subcontinent. Sanskrit is an ancient Indo-European language that has been in use for over 3,500 years and is considered the root of many modern Indian languages. The name Vishaan is derived from the Sanskrit word "Vishana," which means "fearless" or "courageous."
In Hindu mythology, the name Vishaan is often associated with Lord Vishnu, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. Lord Vishnu is known as the preserver and protector of the universe, and the name Vishaan is believed to invoke his qualities of strength, courage, and protection.
The earliest recorded usage of the name Vishaan can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Puranas. These texts contain numerous references to individuals with names similar to Vishaan, indicating the name's longstanding significance in Indian culture.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Vishaan. One of the earliest recorded examples is Vishaan Sharma, a renowned Indian scholar and mathematician who lived in the 6th century CE. He is best known for his work in the field of mathematics and is credited with writing the famous book "Panchatantra," a collection of fables and moral stories.
Another prominent figure with the name Vishaan is Vishaan Singh, a Rajput warrior and ruler of the princely state of Gwalior in the 17th century CE. He was known for his bravery and military prowess, and his exploits are documented in various historical records and folk tales.
In the realm of literature, Vishaan Naravane was a prominent Indian poet and playwright of the 20th century. Born in 1918, he is renowned for his contributions to Marathi literature and his works that explored themes of social justice and human dignity.
Vishaan Chakrabarti, born in 1973, is a contemporary American author and financial expert. He has written several books on personal finance and investing, including the bestseller "The Wealth Cure: Putting Money in Its Place."
Lastly, Vishaan Raksha is a contemporary Indian cricketer who has represented India in various international tournaments. Born in 1988, he is a skilled all-rounder known for his exceptional bowling and batting abilities.
People
Vishaan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vishaan 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
Vishaan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vishaan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 84 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vishaan 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 4,080,409 US residents.
Is Vishaan a common name?
We classify Vishaan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 85 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vishaan most popular?
The single biggest year for Vishaan was 2022, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vishaan is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Vishaan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vishaan 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.