Total births
255
Boys' name · since 1980
Vikrant
Since 1980, U.S. Social Security records show 255 babies named Vikrant, peaking in 2025. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7938
- among boys today
- 255
- born since 1980
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 44%
- more common than other boys
255 babies have been named Vikrant since 1980, making it today's #7938 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Vikrant recorded 255 times among boys since 1980, holding rank #7938 nationally today, ahead of 44% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1980 to 2025.
- #7938 among boys today
- 255 born since 1980
- 2010s peak decade
- 44% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Vikrant is currently the #7938 boys' name in America, more common than 44% of boys - 255 born since 1980, peaking in the 2010s.
- #7938
- among boys today
- 255
- born since 1980
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 44%
- more common than other boys
Vikrant vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7938
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 44% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Vikrant was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
23 babies were named Vikrant in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Vikrant compares
255 43th 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
Vikrant's all-time total is 31% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Vikrant | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 255 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 23 | 23 | 22,252 |
Vikrant's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Vikrant's full recorded timeline at 2009, 60% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 40% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1980, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2025 peak of 23 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Vikrant at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#7,938
Active since
1980
Vikrant popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 46 years of records
Vikrant by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Vikrant's strongest decade.
78 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Vikrant births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
- 1990s 28
1990s
28 births
- 2000s
2000s
74 births
- 2010s
2010s
78 births
- 2020s
2020s
65 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 78 births (31% of all-time use).
Vikrant by state
Where Vikrant concentrates geographically, total births since 1980
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 7 | 2.7% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 6 | 2.4% |
California share of Vikrant's total US births 2.7%
Even split
7 of 255 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vikrant? ▼
Since 1980, Social Security records show 255 babies named Vikrant. Today it holds rank #7938 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2025, with 23 births.
When was Vikrant most popular? ▼
Vikrant was most popular in the 2010s decade with 78 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Vikrant most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Vikrant are California (7 births), New Jersey (6 births).
How long has the name Vikrant been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Vikrant since 1980 -- 46 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Vikrant? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Viktor, Vikram, Vikas, Vikash, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Vikrant's data
- Vikrant's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (78 total births) through the 2020s (65) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Vikrants (7 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 Vikrant
Nearby Names Like Vikrant
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Vikrant
Viktor Boy
#1277 3,634 births
Vikram Boy
#2298 2,084 births
Vikas Boy
519 births
Vikash Boy
162 births
Vikranth Boy
#8728 101 births
Compare Vikrant side by side: Vikrant vs Viktor Vikrant vs Vikram Vikrant vs Vikas
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Vikrant
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, 1980–2025 (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. "Vikrant: #7938 Boys' Name - 255 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vikrant. 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 Vikrant 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.