Vikram
From Hindi विक्रम (vikram), from Sanskrit विक्रम (vikrama).
Every Vikram since 1969 — 2,084 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vikram
Vikram is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,937 in 2025 with 43 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 2,084 American babies have been named Vikram. Its peak came in 2000, when 65 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 Vikram stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vikram year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43 | #2,937 |
| 2024 | 62 | #2,312 |
| 2023 | 61 | #2,313 |
| 2022 | 55 | #2,514 |
| 2021 | 31 | #3,647 |
| 2020 | 36 | #3,200 |
| 2019 | 52 | #2,554 |
| 2018 | 43 | #2,842 |
| 2017 | 52 | #2,492 |
| 2016 | 53 | #2,435 |
| 2015 | 41 | #2,915 |
| 2014 | 58 | #2,297 |
| 2013 | 54 | #2,362 |
| 2012 | 46 | #2,675 |
| 2011 | 39 | #2,996 |
| 2010 | 52 | #2,425 |
| 2009 | 51 | #2,521 |
| 2008 | 48 | #2,627 |
| 2007 | 49 | #2,561 |
| 2006 | 46 | #2,619 |
| 2005 | 56 | #2,181 |
| 2004 | 48 | #2,372 |
| 2003 | 54 | #2,101 |
| 2002 | 62 | #1,848 |
| 2001 | 51 | #2,084 |
| 2000 | 65 | #1,739 |
| 1995 | 31 | #2,496 |
| 1990 | 30 | #2,369 |
| 1985 | 43 | #1,541 |
| 1980 | 18 | #2,726 |
| 1975 | 10 | #3,648 |
| 1970 | 5 | #5,409 |
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Famous people named Vikram
- Vikram Sarabhai Physicist · 1919–1971
- Vikram Seth Writer · b. 1952
- Vikram Actor · b. 1966
- Vikram Batra Military personnel · 1974–1999
- Vikram Bhatt Film director · b. 1969
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vikram mean?
From Hindi विक्रम (vikram), from Sanskrit विक्रम (vikrama).
How popular is the name Vikram in 2025?
Vikram ranked #2,937 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 43 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Vikram?
2,084 babies have been named Vikram in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vikram most popular?
Vikram peaked in 2000, when 65 newborns received the name.
Is Vikram a boy or girl name?
Vikram is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Vikram rising or falling?
Vikram is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Vikram?
Well-known people named Vikram include Vikram Sarabhai (physicist), Vikram Seth (writer), Vikram (actor).