Declining since 2019.
Popularity of Vidyuth since 2007
Babies named Vidyuth per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 62 |
| 2020s | 29 |
Meaning & origin
Vidyuth first entered U.S. birth records in 2007, a relatively recent addition reflecting the Indian diaspora's naming preferences. Its peak year was 2015, after which it has gradually fallen in usage since 2019. The name remains uncommon, with fewer than 5 annual births in most years, making it a distinctive choice. While it has no recorded top states, its use is most likely concentrated in communities with South Asian heritage. The Sanskrit etymology ties it to lightning, a powerful and evocative natural image, and it shares roots with the more common variant Vidyut.
Vidyuth derives from the Sanskrit root 'vidyut' meaning lightning or flash of light. It appears in ancient Hindu scriptures and has been used as a masculine given name in India, particularly in South Indian communities. The name carries connotations of swiftness and brilliance, reflecting the natural phenomenon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vid, Vidu
Variants: Vidyut
Sibling names for Vidyuth
Names that share Vidyuth's style, for a brother or sister.
