Vijay
Transliteration of Hindi विजय (vijay).
Every Vijay since 1963 — 1,495 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vijay
Vijay is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,771 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 1,495 American babies have been named Vijay. Its peak came in 2006, when 49 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Vijay stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vijay year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #13,771 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 7 | #10,739 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 9 | #8,784 |
| 2020 | 5 | #13,927 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,683 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9,618 |
| 2017 | 10 | #8,105 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,568 |
| 2015 | 12 | #7,036 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,709 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8,736 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,708 |
| 2011 | 18 | #5,184 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4,228 |
| 2009 | 16 | #5,784 |
| 2008 | 36 | #3,217 |
| 2007 | 34 | #3,305 |
| 2006 | 49 | #2,511 |
| 2005 | 47 | #2,464 |
| 2004 | 47 | #2,418 |
| 2003 | 38 | #2,670 |
| 2002 | 36 | #2,681 |
| 2001 | 34 | #2,792 |
| 2000 | 42 | #2,327 |
| 1995 | 35 | #2,293 |
| 1990 | 34 | #2,164 |
| 1985 | 38 | #1,671 |
| 1980 | 43 | #1,473 |
| 1975 | 23 | #2,062 |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,707 |
| 1965 | 5 | #4,410 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
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Famous people named Vijay
- Vijay Actor · b. 1974
- Vijay Mallya Businessperson · b. 1955
- Vijay Amritraj Actor · b. 1953
- Vijay Singh Golfer · b. 1963
- Vijay Kumar Athlete · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vijay mean?
Transliteration of Hindi विजय (vijay).
How popular is the name Vijay in 2025?
Vijay ranked #13,771 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Vijay?
1,495 babies have been named Vijay in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vijay most popular?
Vijay peaked in 2006, when 49 newborns received the name.
Is Vijay a boy or girl name?
Vijay is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Vijay rising or falling?
Vijay is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Vijay?
Well-known people named Vijay include Vijay (actor), Vijay Mallya (businessperson), Vijay Amritraj (actor).