Viransh
A Hindu name meaning brave, courageous, and valiant.
Name Census estimates that about 98 living Americans carry the first name Viransh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Viransh today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Viransh births was 2024 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Viransh. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Viransh with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Viransh. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
98
~ 1 in 3,497,493 Americans
Peak year
2024
20 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,032
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Viransh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Viransh from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 60 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Viransh by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Viransh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Viranshs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Viransh
The name Viransh has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest languages spoken in the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from two Sanskrit words, "Vir" meaning brave or courageous, and "Ansh" meaning a part or a portion. Together, the name Viransh can be understood to mean "a brave part" or "a courageous portion."
The name Viransh has been found in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, particularly in the Vedas, which are regarded as the oldest scriptures in the world. In these texts, the name is often used to describe a brave warrior or a valiant hero. The name gained popularity during the medieval period in India, when it was commonly given to sons born into warrior families or those belonging to the Kshatriya caste, which was known for its bravery and valor.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Viransh dates back to the 4th century BCE, when a warrior named Viransh was mentioned in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. This epic tale is considered one of the longest poems ever written and is an important part of Hindu mythology and literature.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Viransh. One such person was Viransh Singh (1612-1670), a Rajput warrior and ruler of the princely state of Jaipur in present-day Rajasthan, India. He was renowned for his bravery and military prowess and played a significant role in the expansion of the Jaipur kingdom.
Another famous bearer of the name was Viransh Narain Mishra (1859-1924), an Indian philosopher, scholar, and social reformer. He was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement and advocated for the rights of the underprivileged classes in society.
Viransh Bhatt (1920-2003) was a celebrated Indian poet and writer who received numerous accolades for his literary contributions, including the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1976.
Viransh Vatsa (1934-2018) was an Indian ornithologist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study and conservation of birds in India. He authored several books and was the founder of the Bombay Natural History Society's Bird Migration Study Project.
Lastly, Viransh Anand (born 1983) is a contemporary Indian chess grandmaster and former world champion in the under-14 category. He has won numerous international tournaments and is widely regarded as one of the most talented chess players of his generation.
People
Viransh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Viransh as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Viransh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Viransh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 98 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Viransh going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,497,493 US residents.
Is Viransh a common name?
We classify Viransh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 99 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Viransh most popular?
The single biggest year for Viransh was 2024, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Viransh is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Viransh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Viransh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Viransh in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Viransh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Viransh in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Viransh can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Viransh?
You can see how many people have the name Viransh on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.