Vrishank
A masculine Hindu name derived from Sanskrit meaning "bull's mark".
Name Census estimates that about 165 living Americans carry the first name Vrishank. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Vrishank today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vrishank births was 2017 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vrishank. 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
165
~ 1 in 2,077,299 Americans
Peak year
2017
15 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,418
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Vrishank: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vrishank 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 100 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Vrishank remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vrishank 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 Vrishank 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 Vrishank
The name Vrishank has its roots in the Sanskrit language and is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent during ancient times. The word "Vrishank" is derived from the Sanskrit word "vrishanka," which means "the bull's mark" or "the sign of the bull." This name is associated with the zodiac sign Taurus, which is represented by the symbol of a bull.
One of the earliest mentions of the name Vrishank can be found in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Puranas and the Vedas. These sacred texts often refer to characters or deities with names related to celestial bodies, animals, or natural elements, reflecting the deep connection between Indian culture and the natural world.
In Hindu mythology, the name Vrishank is sometimes associated with Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities of Hinduism. According to some legends, Lord Shiva is said to have taken the form of a bull, known as Vrishankarupdhari, to subdue the demon Vrishabhasura. This association with a powerful deity and the symbol of strength and virility may have contributed to the popularity of the name.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Vrishank. One of the earliest recorded examples is Vrishank Rishi, a revered sage from ancient India who is believed to have lived during the Vedic period, around 1500-500 BCE. He is said to have composed several hymns and verses that are part of the Rig Veda, one of the oldest and most sacred Hindu scriptures.
Another prominent figure with the name Vrishank was Vrishank Suri, a renowned Jain scholar and author who lived in the 12th century CE. He is best known for his seminal work, "Samayasara," which is a philosophical treatise on the fundamental principles of Jainism.
In the field of literature, Vrishank Chandra Ghosh was a Bengali novelist and playwright who lived from 1837 to 1909. He is considered one of the pioneers of modern Bengali literature and is renowned for his novels that explored social issues and the lives of common people.
In the realm of science, Vrishank Raghunath Karnik was an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived from 1837 to 1918. He made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the theory of planetary motion.
Finally, Vrishank Patil was an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who lived from 1890 to 1958. He played an active role in the Indian independence movement and worked tirelessly to promote education and social upliftment, particularly in rural areas.
People
Vrishank + last name combinations
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FAQ
Vrishank: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vrishank?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 165 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vrishank 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 2,077,299 US residents.
Is Vrishank a common name?
We classify Vrishank as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 166 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vrishank most popular?
The single biggest year for Vrishank was 2017, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vrishank is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Vrishank a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vrishank 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.