Rising since 2022, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Mukund since 1997
Babies named Mukund per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 57 |
| 2010s | 88 |
| 2020s | 21 |
Meaning & origin
Mukund is a masculine Sanskrit name with deep roots in Hindu tradition, where it serves as an epithet for Vishnu and Krishna meaning 'liberator.' While still uncommon in the United States, its usage has grown slowly since first being recorded in 1997. The name reached its peak popularity in 2014 (rank 8910) and has shown a rising trend since 2022. With about 1 in 213510 babies receiving the name in 2025, Mukund remains a distinctive choice that carries strong cultural and spiritual significance. Its rise may reflect broader interest in traditional Indian names among diaspora families.
Mukund derives from the Sanskrit word मुकुन्द (mukunda), meaning 'liberator' or 'giver of liberation' (moksha). It is an epithet of Vishnu and Krishna in Hindu tradition, appearing in texts such as the Vishnu Sahasranama. The name has been used across India for centuries and remains common among Hindu families today.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Muku, Mukki
Variants: Mukunda, Mukundan
Sibling names for Mukund
Names that share Mukund's style, for a brother or sister.
