Declining since 2022, #5,399 for boys today.
Popularity of Vihan since 2002
Babies named Vihan per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2013, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Vihan's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 36 |
| 2010s | 337 |
| 2020s | 177 |
Meaning & origin
Vihan is a Sanskrit name meaning 'morning' or 'dawn,' first recorded in the United States in 2002. It has grown steadily in use, reaching a peak rank of 5,399 in 2023 before declining slightly. The name is most commonly given to boys, with about 1 in every 100,475 newborn boys named Vihan in 2025. Its trajectory has been falling since 2022, yet it remains a distinctive choice. The top state for Vihan is Texas, reflecting its popularity among Indian-American communities.
Vihan (विहान) is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'morning' or 'dawn.' It is related to the Sanskrit word 'vihāna' meaning 'early morning' or 'daybreak.' The name is primarily used in India and among Hindu communities, where it symbolizes new beginnings and the light of a new day. Its use as a given name has increased in the 21st century, particularly in the 2020s.
Where Vihan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Vihan” around the world
Where Vihan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Vihan
Names that share Vihan's style, for a brother or sister.
