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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Vikrant — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Vikramaditya|Vikranth
SanskritBoy↑↑ Surging

Vikrant

VIK-rahnt · 2 syllables

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Boy
#8248
↑↑ Surging
#8248
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 9
Peak rank
#8248 in 2024
5yr change
+2484 ranks
Birth frequency
2.8 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #8248 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Sanskrit boy names
Vikrant

Popularity score: 9  ·  SSA Rank: #8248

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+2484 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
18 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Vikrant is surging in popularity right now.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
SanskritHindiStrongBoyVirtue NameVictorySouth Asian2-syllableTrendingMeaningful
Character
bold couragevictorious spiritstrong determinationcommanding presencefearless warrior
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Vikrants

analyticalarticulateknowledgeableengagingobservant
STRONG
High confidence

Vikrant is a Sanskrit boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #8248 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +2484 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#8248 · very rare
Vikrant at a Glance
Meaning:From Sanskrit meaning 'victorious' or 'courageous', derived from 'vikrama' (strength, valor). Associated with triumph and bravery in Hindu tradition.
Language root:Sanskrit · Hindi
Peak rank:#8248 in 2024
5yr change:+2484 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Vikrant Massey
Actor
Vikrant Gupta
Cricket commentator
Similar Sound
VikramVikasViratVihaanVarun
Similar Style
ArjunAdityaRohan◈KaranDevAshok
Works well with
AnayaPriyaArjunIshaNikhilVivaan
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Vikrant · Overview
Summary

Vikrant is a Sanskrit boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #8248 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Vikrant scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 2484 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Strong · Meaningful character
Vikrant carries a bold, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Vikrant is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
vikrant.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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