An uncommon Sanskrit pick — distinctive and rare.
Vidyut is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'lightning' or 'electricity,' from the Sanskrit vidyut — the flash of lightning across the sky, used metaphorically for brilliance, speed, and divine energy.
Vidyut is a name of crackling energy and radiance, popular in South India and among the Telugu, Kannada, and Tamil communities. Bollywood actor Vidyut Jammwal, known for his athletic action roles, has given the name contemporary dynamism and appeal.
Vidyut has 12+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2009.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 34 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 45 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 6 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #14081 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9681 |
| 2022 | 6 | #12223 |
| 2021 | 10 | #8116 |
| 2020 | 5 | #13920 |
| 2017 | 7 | #10708 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8760 |
| 2015 | 6 | #12004 |
| 2014 | 6 | #12019 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7516 |
| 2012 | 6 | #12190 |
| 2009 | 6 | #12399 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2009–2024) · Methodology