Declining since 2004.
Popularity of Vivek since 1963
Babies named Vivek per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 28 |
| 1970s | 170 |
| 1980s | 319 |
| 1990s | 449 |
| 2000s | 565 |
| 2010s | 198 |
| 2020s | 42 |
Meaning & origin
Vivek is a name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'intelligence' or 'wisdom.' It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1963 and reached its peak popularity in 2004. Since then, the name has been declining in use. Despite its recent trend, Vivek remains a meaningful choice for families interested in Hindu philosophy and Indian heritage. While it has not been widespread enough to appear in top states rankings, it carries a strong cultural resonance and is recognized internationally.
Vivek derives from Sanskrit viveka, meaning 'discrimination' or 'judgment.' In Hindu philosophy, viveka is the ability to distinguish between the real and the unreal, the eternal and the transient. The name has been widely used in India, particularly among Hindu families, and gained some international recognition in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vicky
Sibling names for Vivek
Names that share Vivek's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Anjali, Priya, Neha, Kavya, Riya, Chanda, Shreya, Sneha, Aishwarya, Amulya, Ankita, Aparna, Archana, Deepa, Hasini, Meenakshi, Meghna, Nitya, Prachi, Richa, Shruthi, Varsha, Vinita, Ayushi, Deeksha, Harshini, Janaki, Krithika, Netra, Palak, Preeti, Rachana, Shefali, Smriti, Sravya, Supriya, Aarthi, Amrutha, Anuradha, Anushree, Aradhana, Ashwini, Athira, Bhavika, Ekta, Kriya, Mitali, Namrata, Preethi, Rashmi, Shambhavi, Smrithi, Sruti, Stuti, Vaidehi, Vaishali, Vidhi
Brothers: Arjun, Rohan, Amit, Kiran, Sanjay, Abhinav, Akash, Ishan, Kavin, Sai, Aaditya, Adithya, Amrit, Ankit, Gautam, Manav, Manish, Pratik, Prem, Rishan, Sandeep, Vaibhav, Anurag, Arpan, Harish, Manoj, Prashant, Sanjeev, Sarvesh, Sharvil, Suhas, Sumeet, Vineet, Chinmay, Nilesh, Aravind, Bhargav, Bhavesh, Govind, Jaidev, Keval, Mitesh, Mukund, Parthiv, Rajat, Sankalp, Srihari, Sumedh, Vidyuth, Vikranth, Yashas
