Total births
263
Boys' name · since 1991
Vignesh
Since 1991, U.S. Social Security records show 263 babies named Vignesh, peaking in 1998. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 263
- total births
- 1991–2025
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
Vignesh is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 263 have been recorded since 1991.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Vignesh has been recorded 263 times among boys since 1991, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2025.
- 263 total births
- 1991–2025 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
263 boys have been named Vignesh since 1991, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2025.
- 263
- total births
- 1991–2025
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Vignesh was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
18 babies were named Vignesh in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
Vignesh's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Vignesh's SSA record in two at 2004 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1991, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1998 peak of 18, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Vignesh at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1998
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1991
Vignesh popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (1998)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Vignesh by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Vignesh's strongest decade.
136 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Vignesh births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
81 births
- 2000s
2000s
136 births
- 2010s 36
2010s
36 births
- 2020s 10
2020s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 136 births (52% of all-time use).
Vignesh by state
Where Vignesh concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 1.9% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 5 | 1.9% |
California share of Vignesh's total US births 1.9%
Even split
5 of 263 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vignesh? ▼
263 babies have been named Vignesh since 1991. It was last recorded in 2025. The peak year was 1998 with 18 births.
When was Vignesh most popular? ▼
Vignesh was most popular in the 2000s decade with 136 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
Where is Vignesh most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Vignesh are California (5 births), New Jersey (5 births).
How long has the name Vignesh been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Vignesh since 1991 -- 35 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Vignesh? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Viggo, Vigo. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Vignesh's data
- Vignesh's decade-level peak was the 2000s (136 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Vigneshs (5 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 Vignesh
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1991–2025 (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. "Vignesh: Baby Name Since 1991 - 263 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vignesh. 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 Vignesh 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 June 2026.