Vihaan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Sanskrit
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'dawn' or 'morning', Vihaan represents new beginnings and is commonly used in India.
Meaning of the Name Vihaan
Vihaan is a Sanskrit name meaning 'dawn' or 'morning'. It is a unisex name that is commonly used in India. The name symbolizes new beginnings and the start of a new day. It is often associated with a positive and energetic personality. Vihaan is a popular name choice for babies born at sunrise or on auspicious days.
Popularity of the Name Vihaan
The popularity for the name Vihaan peaked in popularity in the year 2014 with 491 births, which ranked number 1,160 out of 30,792 unique names for that year. Vihaan had the most male births in 2014 with 491, which ranked number 562 out of 14,070 male names. The number of births for the name Vihaan has declined sharply over the last ten years from 366 births to 257 births, a decline of -29.78%. Among males, Vihaan has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 366 births to 257 births, a decline of -29.78%.
Nationwide Popularity of Vihaan
- 10 Year Trend of Vihaan: -29.78%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Vihaan: -29.78%
Popularity of Vihaan by State
For males, Vihaan was most popular in Western states with 62 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 47 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Vihaan. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 7 | 733 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 47 | 617 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 7 | 1452 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 10 | 856 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 13 | 666 | < 5 | N/A |
| MA | 9 | 507 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 10 | 701 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 13 | 683 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 21 | 376 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 8 | 1308 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 8 | 926 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 7 | 992 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 28 | 878 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 13 | 543 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 15 | 477 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Vihaan
- Total Births of Vihaan: 248 (-3.47%)
- Male Births of Vihaan: 248 (-3.47%)
Given the downward trend of Vihaan over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.47% decrease in total births, for a total of 248 births in 2024. Male births for Vihaan have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 248 male births in 2024, a decrease of -3.47%.