Vishagan
A masculine Indian name derived from Sanskrit, meaning "free of venom or poison".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Vishagan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Vishagan today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vishagan births was 2023 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vishagan. 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 Vishagan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2023
6 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,145
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Vishagan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Vishagan 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 Vishagan 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 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Vishagan
The name Vishagan is a Hindu name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit language. It is a combination of two words, "Vishva" meaning "universe" or "cosmos," and "gan" meaning "to go" or "to move." Together, the name can be interpreted to mean "one who traverses the universe" or "one who explores the cosmos."
The name's roots can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was sometimes used as a descriptive term or epithet for celestial beings or deities associated with cosmic travel or the exploration of the vast expanse of the universe. The earliest recorded use of the name itself dates back to the 7th century CE, where it appears in various Hindu religious texts and historical records.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Vishagan was a renowned Hindu scholar and astronomer who lived in the 9th century CE. He was a prominent figure in the field of astronomy and is credited with making significant contributions to the study of celestial bodies and the movement of planets.
In the 12th century, there was a notable Hindu philosopher and spiritual teacher named Vishagan who gained a following for his teachings on the nature of the universe and the interconnectedness of all things. His writings and teachings had a profound influence on the philosophical and spiritual landscape of the time.
During the 16th century, a Hindu king named Vishagan ruled over a small kingdom in the southern region of India. He was known for his patronage of the arts and his efforts to promote cultural exchange and understanding between different communities within his realm.
In the 19th century, a renowned Hindu mathematician and astronomer named Vishagan made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and the study of planetary motions. His work helped pave the way for further advancements in the field of astronomy.
Another notable individual with the name Vishagan was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who lived in the early 20th century. He played an active role in the struggle for India's independence from British colonial rule and worked tirelessly to promote social justice and equality.
People
Vishagan + last name combinations
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FAQ
Vishagan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vishagan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vishagan 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Vishagan a common name?
We classify Vishagan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vishagan most popular?
The single biggest year for Vishagan was 2023, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vishagan is about 3 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 Vishagan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Vishagan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vishagan 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 Vishagan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Vishagan 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 Vishagan 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 common is the name Vishagan?
You can see how many people share the name Vishagan on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.