Rising since 2000, #1,131 for boys today.
Popularity of Ved since 1999
Babies named Ved per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 316 |
| 2010s | 786 |
| 2020s | 847 |
Meaning & origin
Ved is a name of Sanskrit origin directly tied to the Vedas, the foundational scriptures of Hinduism. In the United States, it first appeared on the Social Security Administration's records in 1999 and has been rising in popularity since 2000. As of 2025, Ved ranked 1131 with about 1 in 9086 boys receiving the name, reaching a peak that same year. Its growth has been steady, reflecting increased interest in names with spiritual and cultural significance. The name is most common in states with larger Indian American communities, such as Washington, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. Ved remains a distinctive choice, deeply rooted in ancient tradition yet modern in its adoption outside India.
Ved derives from the Sanskrit root 'vid' meaning 'to know.' It directly refers to the Vedas, the oldest and most authoritative scriptures of Hinduism, composed in ancient India. The name has been used in India for centuries, often in families with a strong religious or scholarly background, and gained modest popularity among the Indian diaspora in the late 20th century.
Where Ved is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Ved” around the world
Where Ved lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
5
babies in 2025
New Zealand
14
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Veda, Vedas
Sibling names for Ved
Names that share Ved's style, for a brother or sister.
