Vishrut
A masculine Hindu name of Sanskrit origin meaning "one of great fame".
Name Census estimates that about 25 living Americans carry the first name Vishrut. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Vishrut today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vishrut births was 2008 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vishrut. 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 Vishrut. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
25
~ 1 in 13,710,174 Americans
Peak year
2008
5 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2023 SSA rank
#14,053
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Vishrut: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vishrut from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 10 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Vishrut remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vishrut 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 Vishrut 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 Vishrut
The name Vishrut has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. 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 words "vishva," meaning "universe," and "rut," meaning "radiance" or "splendor."
In ancient Hindu texts, the word "Vishrut" is mentioned as an epithet for various deities, particularly those associated with the sun, light, and knowledge. It is believed to have been used as a name for individuals who were considered to possess wisdom, spiritual radiance, or a deep understanding of the cosmos.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vishrut can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE. In the text, Vishrut is mentioned as the name of a sage who imparted wisdom and spiritual guidance to the Pandava princes.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Vishrut. One such individual was Vishrut Chaturvedi (1050 CE - 1125 CE), a renowned Hindu scholar and philosopher from the Chaturvedi Brahmin community in India. He wrote extensively on topics such as Vedanta philosophy, astrology, and astronomy.
Another influential figure was Vishrut Pandey (1574 CE - 1642 CE), a Sanskrit scholar and poet from the Mughal Empire. He authored several works on grammar, poetry, and Hindu law, and was highly regarded for his expertise in the Sanskrit language.
In the realm of science, Vishrut Sharma (1832 CE - 1901 CE) was a prominent Indian mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the area of algebra and number theory.
Additionally, Vishrut Mishra (1912 CE - 1988 CE) was a renowned Indian classical vocalist and music composer. He was widely acclaimed for his mastery of the Khayal and Thumri styles of Hindustani classical music.
Vishrut Gupta (1925 CE - 2003 CE) was a distinguished Indian historian and scholar of ancient Indian history and culture. His works on the Indus Valley Civilization and the history of Indian art and architecture were widely respected.
People
Vishrut + last name combinations
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FAQ
Vishrut: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vishrut?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 25 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vishrut 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 13,710,174 US residents.
Is Vishrut a common name?
We classify Vishrut as "Very Rare". It ranks above 43.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 25 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vishrut most popular?
The single biggest year for Vishrut was 2008, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vishrut is about 11 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 Vishrut in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Vishrut a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vishrut 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 Vishrut still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Vishrut 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 Vishrut 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 are called Vishrut?
Find out how many people have the name Vishrut on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.