Rising since 2004, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Vrishank since 2003
Babies named Vrishank per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 32 |
| 2010s | 100 |
| 2020s | 44 |
Meaning & origin
Vrishank is a rare Sanskrit name first recorded in the U.S. in 2003. It has been steadily rising in use since 2004, reaching a peak rank in 2019. In 2025, it ranked 7,679th with an incidence of 1 in 170,808 births. The name is almost exclusively used by families with Indian heritage, reflecting a broader trend of Sanskrit names gaining international visibility. While it lacks strong regional clustering in the U.S., its growth trajectory since the early 2000s suggests increasing cultural resonance among diaspora communities.
Vrishank is a modern transliteration of the Sanskrit name Vṛṣāṅka, composed of vṛṣa (bull) and aṅka (mark or lord). In Hindu mythology, it is an epithet of Lord Shiva, who bears the bull Nandi as his vehicle. The name has gained modest usage among Indian diaspora families since the early 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vrish, Shank, Rishi
Sibling names for Vrishank
Names that share Vrishank's style, for a brother or sister.
