Total births
1,937
Boys' name · since 1982
Viraj
Viraj has 1,937 recorded births since 1982 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2024 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1149
- among boys today
- 1,937
- born since 1982
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Viraj is the #1149 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,937 recorded since 1982.
Social Security Administration records show Viraj recorded 1,937 times among boys since 1982, holding rank #1149 nationally today, ahead of 92% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1982 to 2025.
- #1149 among boys today
- 1,937 born since 1982
- 2020s peak decade
- 92% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Viraj is currently the #1149 boys' name in America, more common than 92% of boys - 1,937 born since 1982, peaking in the 2020s.
- #1149
- among boys today
- 1,937
- born since 1982
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other boys
Viraj vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1149
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 92% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Viraj was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
183 babies were named Viraj in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Viraj compares
1,937 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
Viraj's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Viraj | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,937 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 183 | 23 | 22,252 |
Viraj's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Viraj's SSA record in two at 2005 and the more recent half accounts for 87% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 13%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1982, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 183, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Viraj at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#1,149
Active since
1982
Viraj popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 183
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Viraj by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Viraj's strongest decade.
823 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Viraj births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 31
1980s
31 births
- 1990s 123
1990s
123 births
- 2000s 241
2000s
241 births
- 2010s
2010s
719 births
- 2020s
2020s
823 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 823 births (42% of all-time use).
How Viraj 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 Viraj's total volume
Viraj vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Viraj by state
Where Viraj concentrates geographically, total births since 1982
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 369 | 19.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 161 | 8.3% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 132 | 6.8% |
| #4 | Washington | | 62 | 3.2% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 61 | 3.1% |
| #6 | New York | | 56 | 2.9% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 41 | 2.1% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 38 | 2.0% |
California share of Viraj's total US births 19.1%
Even split
369 of 1,937 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 15 reporting states.
Viraj appears in 15 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Viraj? ▼
Since 1982, Social Security records show 1,937 babies named Viraj. Today it holds rank #1149 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2024, with 183 births.
When was Viraj most popular? ▼
Viraj was most popular in the 2020s decade with 823 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Viraj most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Viraj are California (369 births), Texas (161 births), New Jersey (132 births).
How long has the name Viraj been used? ▼
Viraj has been recorded in Social Security data since 1982, spanning 44 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Viraj? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Virgil, Virgle, Virginia, Virgilio, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Viraj's data
- California records the most Virajs (369 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 Viraj
Nearby Names Like Viraj
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Viraj
Virgil Boy
#1540 72,009 births
Virgle Boy
2,196 births
Virginia Boy
2,009 births
Virgilio Boy
#5938 1,487 births
Virgel Boy
1,187 births
Compare Viraj side by side: Viraj vs Virgil Viraj vs Virgle Viraj vs Virginia
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Viraj
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3,666 births · Peak 2020
Jahziel #1150
1,252 births · Peak 2024
Eleazar #1147
6,151 births · Peak 2023
Mariano #1151
10,077 births · Peak 2022
Ren #1146
2,818 births · Peak 2025
Rogelio #1152
25,877 births · Peak 2005
Ralph #1145
414,018 births · Peak 1921
Ash #1153
2,535 births · Peak 2023
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, 1982–2025 (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. "Viraj: #1149 Boys' Name - 1,937 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/viraj. 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 Viraj 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.