Vyom
A masculine Hindu name meaning sky or heaven.
Name Census estimates that about 615 living Americans carry the first name Vyom. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Vyom today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vyom births was 2023 (106 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vyom. 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
615
~ 1 in 557,324 Americans
Peak year
2023
106 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,647
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Vyom: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vyom 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 322 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
Vyom 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 Vyom during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Vyoms live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. California, Texas, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Vyom, while North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 23 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Vyom
The name Vyom has its origins in the Sanskrit language and is derived from the word "Vyoman," which means "sky" or "firmament." This name is often associated with the Hindu and Indian cultural traditions.
In Hinduism, the sky or firmament is considered a sacred and divine realm, symbolizing the boundless and infinite nature of the universe. The name Vyom carries this connotation of vastness, expansiveness, and the transcendental aspects of existence.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Vyom can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, such as the Vedas and the Upanishads. These sacred texts often refer to the concept of Vyoman as a metaphor for the all-encompassing and eternal nature of the cosmos.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Vyom. One of the earliest recorded figures was Vyom Deva, a renowned scholar and philosopher from the 9th century CE. He made significant contributions to the field of Advaita Vedanta, a non-dualistic school of Hindu philosophy.
In the realm of literature, Vyom Kesari was a celebrated poet and writer from the 16th century. His poetic works, which explored themes of love, devotion, and the divine, are still widely acclaimed and studied today.
During the 18th century, Vyom Nath was a prominent spiritual leader and founder of a philosophical movement known as "Vyom Marg." His teachings emphasized the importance of self-realization and the attainment of inner peace through the understanding of the cosmic principles represented by the name Vyom.
In more recent times, Vyom Sharma was a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived from 1927 to 2004. He played a crucial role in reviving and preserving the traditional dance forms of India and was widely recognized for his contributions to the performing arts.
Another notable figure was Vyom Ranjan Singh, an Indian freedom fighter and revolutionary who lived from 1892 to 1929. He actively participated in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule and became a symbol of resistance and patriotism.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Vyom throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of the Indian subcontinent.
People
Vyom + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vyom 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
Vyom: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vyom?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 615 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vyom 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 557,324 US residents.
Is Vyom a common name?
We classify Vyom as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 619 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vyom most popular?
The single biggest year for Vyom was 2023, when 106 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vyom is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Vyom a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vyom 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.