Vishant
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin referring to the end of the world.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Vishant. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Vishant today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vishant births was 2018 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vishant. 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 Vishant. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2018
5 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2018 SSA rank
#13,968
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Vishant: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Vishant 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 Vishant during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Vishant
The name Vishant is derived from the Sanskrit language, originating in ancient India. It is believed to have roots in the word "vishant," which means "peaceful" or "calm." This name has been in use for centuries, with its earliest known appearance dating back to the ancient Hindu scriptures, the Vedas.
During the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BC to 500 BC, the name Vishant was often associated with individuals who embodied a serene and tranquil spirit. It was a popular choice among the brahmin caste, who were known for their spiritual pursuits and dedication to maintaining inner peace.
One of the earliest known references to the name Vishant can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BC. In this epic, there is a character named Vishant, who is described as a wise and contemplative sage, revered for his ability to maintain composure in the face of adversity.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Vishant. One such figure was Vishant Sharma, a renowned Indian scholar and author who lived in the 3rd century BC. He is best known for his collection of fables and moral stories, known as the Panchatantra, which has been widely translated and adapted across cultures.
Another prominent individual with the name Vishant was Vishant Acharya, a 10th-century Indian philosopher and logician. He made significant contributions to the field of Nyaya philosophy, which focused on logic, epistemology, and metaphysics. His work, "Nyayasutra," is considered a seminal text in this tradition.
In the realm of literature, Vishant Naravane was a celebrated Indian poet and writer who lived during the 18th century. He is best known for his collection of poems titled "Vishant Geet," which celebrated the beauty of nature and the human experience.
Moving to the modern era, Vishant Bali was an Indian actor and filmmaker who made a significant impact on the Bollywood film industry. Born in 1943, he starred in numerous popular movies throughout the 1970s and 1980s, and later transitioned to directing and producing films.
Lastly, Vishant Kohli is a contemporary Indian cricketer who has made a name for himself on the international stage. Born in 1988, he has captained the Indian national cricket team and is widely regarded as one of the best batsmen of his generation.
These individuals, spanning different eras and fields, have all carried the name Vishant, a name that has endured through the ages and continues to resonate with its associations of serenity and inner peace.
People
Vishant + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vishant 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
Vishant: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vishant?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vishant 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 Vishant a common name?
We classify Vishant 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 Vishant most popular?
The single biggest year for Vishant was 2018, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vishant is about 8 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 Vishant in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Vishant a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vishant 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 Vishant still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Vishant 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 Vishant 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 Vishant?
You can see how many people have the name Vishant on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.