Vihaan

A Sanskrit name gently fading from the charts.

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#957 101in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A male given name.

Vihaan is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin, from the Sanskrit meaning "dawn" or "beginning of a new era," from the Sanskrit vihaan (morning, daybreak). It is a name that celebrates new beginnings and the promise of a fresh start.

Vihaan has been one of the most popular boy names in India in recent years, consistently appearing in national top-10 lists. In the United States, it has grown substantially within South Asian communities, where its beautiful meaning and the way it rolls off the tongue make it a compelling choice for welcoming a new life.

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Popularity Over Time

Vihaan climbed 5161 spots in the last 20 years — from #6118 to #957.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Vihaan
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s1,425
2010s3,663
2000s273

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(21 years, 20042024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Vihaan
YearBirthsRank
2024236#957
2023282#856
2022257#904
2021303#808
2020347#716
2019431#629
2018394#652
2017383#666
2016390#665
2015415#639
2014491#566
2013428#594
2012366#651
2011212#941
2010153#1182
2009113#1486
200872#1979
200735#3245
200626#3880
200514#5859

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (20042024) · Methodology