Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Vignesh since 1991
Babies named Vignesh per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 81 |
| 2000s | 136 |
| 2010s | 36 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Vignesh, a name drawn from Sanskrit meaning 'lord of obstacles,' is a title of the god Ganesha and has been used as a given name in South India for decades. In the United States, it first appeared in Social Security records in 1991, indicating relatively recent adoption among the Indian diaspora. Its peak year of usage was 1998, though its popularity has since stabilized at a moderate level; as of 2025 it ranked 12,008 with a frequency of roughly 1 in 341,615 male births. The name has not had a strong regional concentration in the U.S., reflecting its use among families of Indian heritage spread across the country. While not widely used outside that community, Vignesh remains a meaningful choice that connects a child to Hindu tradition and the wisdom associated with Ganesha.
Vignesh is a Sanskrit name derived from 'Vighna' (obstacle) and 'Isha' (lord), thus meaning 'lord of obstacles,' a title of the Hindu deity Ganesha. It is widely used in South India, particularly among Tamil- and Telugu-speaking communities, as a given name for boys.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vicky
Variants: Vigneshwaran, Vigneshwar
Sibling names for Vignesh
Names that share Vignesh's style, for a brother or sister.
