Total births
272
Boys' name · since 2018
Vayu
Vayu has 272 recorded births since 2018 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2023 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2673
- among boys today
- 272
- born since 2018
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Vayu is the #2673 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 272 recorded since 2018.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Vayu has been recorded 272 times among boys since 2018, currently ranked #2673 nationally and more common than 81% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2018 to 2025.
- #2673 among boys today
- 272 born since 2018
- 2020s peak decade
- 81% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Vayu is currently the #2673 boys' name in America, more common than 81% of boys - 272 born since 2018, peaking in the 2020s.
- #2673
- among boys today
- 272
- born since 2018
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other boys
Vayu vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2673
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 81% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
93% of everyone ever named Vayu was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
69 babies were named Vayu in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Vayu compares
272 44th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Vayu's all-time total is 26% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Vayu | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 272 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 69 | 23 | 22,252 |
Vayu's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Vayu's SSA record in two at 2022 and the more recent half accounts for 81% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 19%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2019, with only 8 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 69, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Vayu at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#2,673
Active since
2018
Vayu popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2018–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 69
- Annual births at peak, across 8 years of records
Vayu by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Vayu's strongest decade.
252 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 93% of all-time use.
Vayu births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2010s 20
2010s
20 births
- 2020s
2020s
252 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 252 births (93% of all-time use).
Vayu by state
Where Vayu concentrates geographically, total births since 2018
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 58 | 21.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 25 | 9.2% |
| #3 | Washington | | 18 | 6.6% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 8 | 2.9% |
| #5 | Florida | | 5 | 1.8% |
California share of Vayu's total US births 21.3%
Even split
58 of 272 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vayu? ▼
Since 2018, Social Security records show 272 babies named Vayu. Today it holds rank #2673 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2023, with 69 births.
When was Vayu most popular? ▼
Vayu was most popular in the 2020s decade with 252 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Vayu most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Vayu are California (58 births), Texas (25 births), Washington (18 births).
How long has the name Vayu been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Vayu since 2018 -- 8 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Vayu? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Vayden, Vaylen, Vaylor, Vayun, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Vayu's data
- California records the most Vayus (58 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Vayu
Nearby Names Like Vayu
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Vayu
Vayden Boy
#13254 202 births
Vaylen Boy
#7641 109 births
Vaylor Boy
7 births
Vayun Boy
7 births
Vayne Boy
5 births
Compare Vayu side by side: Vayu vs Vayden Vayu vs Vaylen Vayu vs Vaylor
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2018–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Vayu: #2673 Boys' Name - 272 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vayu. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Vayu draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.