Total births
579
Boys' name · since 2006
Viraaj
Since 2006, U.S. Social Security records show 579 babies named Viraaj, peaking in 2016. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3592
- among boys today
- 579
- born since 2006
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
Viraaj currently ranks #3592 among boys' names in America, with 579 babies recorded since 2006.
Viraaj has 579 recorded births among boys since 2006, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #3592 as of the latest data, more common than 75% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2006 to 2025.
- #3592 among boys today
- 579 born since 2006
- 2010s peak decade
- 75% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Viraaj is currently the #3592 boys' name in America, more common than 75% of boys - 579 born since 2006, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3592
- among boys today
- 579
- born since 2006
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
Viraaj vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3592
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 75% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Viraaj was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
61 babies were named Viraaj in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Viraaj compares
579 Top 41% higher than 59% of 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
Viraaj's all-time total is 58% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Viraaj | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 579 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 61 | 23 | 22,252 |
Viraaj's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Viraaj's full recorded timeline at 2016, 76% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 24% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 2006, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2016 peak of 61 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Viraaj at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#3,592
Active since
2006
Viraaj popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2006–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 61
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Viraaj by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Viraaj's strongest decade.
349 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Viraaj births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 23
2000s
23 births
- 2010s
2010s
349 births
- 2020s
2020s
207 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 349 births (60% of all-time use).
How Viraaj compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Viraaj's total volume
Viraaj vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Viraaj by state
Where Viraaj concentrates geographically, total births since 2006
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 95 | 16.4% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 40 | 6.9% |
| #3 | Texas | | 34 | 5.9% |
| #4 | Virginia | | 7 | 1.2% |
| #5 | Washington | | 6 | 1.0% |
| #6 | Florida | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #8 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.9% |
California share of Viraaj's total US births 16.4%
Even split
95 of 579 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Viraaj? ▼
Since 2006, Social Security records show 579 babies named Viraaj. Today it holds rank #3592 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2016, with 61 births.
When was Viraaj most popular? ▼
Viraaj was most popular in the 2010s decade with 349 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Viraaj most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Viraaj are California (95 births), New Jersey (40 births), Texas (34 births).
How long has the name Viraaj been used? ▼
Records for Viraaj go back to 2006, giving 20 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Viraaj? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Virgil, Virgle, Virginia, Viraj, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Viraaj's data
- Viraaj's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (349 total births) through the 2020s (207) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Viraajs (95 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 Viraaj
Nearby Names Like Viraaj
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Viraaj
Virgil Boy
#1540 72,009 births
Virgle Boy
2,196 births
Virginia Boy
2,009 births
Viraj Boy
#1149 1,937 births
Virgilio Boy
#5938 1,487 births
Compare Viraaj side by side: Viraaj vs Virgil Viraaj vs Virgle Viraaj vs Virginia
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Viraaj
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, 2006–2025 (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. "Viraaj: #3592 Boys' Name - 579 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/viraaj. 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 Viraaj 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.