Vision
An English word referring to the ability to see or envision.
Name Census estimates that about 166 living Americans carry the first name Vision. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 50.9% of registrations being male. The average person named Vision today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vision births was 2022 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vision. 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.
People living today
166
~ 1 in 2,064,785 Americans
Peak year
2022
24 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,142
Tracked since 2000
Gender
Gender distribution for Vision
Vision is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 167 total registrations, 85 (50.9%) were male and 82 (49.1%) were female.
Vision as a male name
- Ranked #6,142 in 2024
- 15 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2022 (16 births)
Vision as a female name
- Ranked #15,091 in 2024
- 6 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2020 (10 births)
Popularity
Vision: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vision from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 103 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
Vision 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 Vision 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 Vision
The name Vision has its roots in the English language, originating as a noun derived from the Latin word "visio," which means "act of seeing" or "sight." It first emerged in the late 13th century, and its use as a given name is relatively modern, becoming more prevalent in the 20th century.
The name Vision can be seen as a reflection of the human desire for clarity, perception, and insight. It may have been chosen as a name to symbolize the ability to see beyond the surface, to have a clear understanding of one's surroundings, or to possess a visionary outlook on life.
While the name Vision itself does not have a long historical lineage as a given name, it has been used in various literary works and philosophical texts to represent the concept of vision or foresight. For instance, in William Shakespeare's play "Macbeth," the character of the Porter references the "vision" of a drunken man.
One of the earliest recorded examples of Vision as a given name dates back to the late 19th century. Vision DelMarVa, an American writer and poet, was born in 1856 and published works such as "Poems and Sketches" in 1885.
Another notable individual named Vision was Vision Quest, an American artist and illustrator born in 1951. He is known for his vibrant and imaginative paintings that often depict scenes from Native American cultures.
In the realm of sports, Vision Pete, an American basketball player, made a name for himself in the 1970s and 1980s. He played for various teams in the American Basketball Association (ABA) and the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Vision Yogi, born in 1962, is an Indian spiritual teacher and author who has written several books on meditation, self-awareness, and personal growth. His teachings emphasize the importance of cultivating a clear vision and understanding of one's true self.
Another notable figure with the name Vision is Vision A. Villarreal, a Mexican-American artist and printmaker born in 1931. His work often explored themes of cultural identity, social justice, and the experiences of marginalized communities.
These individuals, spanning different eras and fields, have carried the name Vision and contributed to its recognition as a unique and thought-provoking moniker.
People
Vision + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vision 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
Vision: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vision?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 166 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vision 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 2,064,785 US residents.
Is Vision a common name?
We classify Vision as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 167 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vision most popular?
The single biggest year for Vision was 2022, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vision is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Vision a male name?
Yes, 50.9% of people registered as Vision 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.