Viraaj
Every Viraaj since 2006 — 579 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Viraaj
Viraaj is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,192 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2006, 579 American babies have been named Viraaj. Its peak came in 2016, when 61 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Viraaj stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Viraaj year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | #5,192 |
| 2024 | 32 | #3,597 |
| 2023 | 35 | #3,409 |
| 2022 | 27 | #4,079 |
| 2021 | 33 | #3,490 |
| 2020 | 61 | #2,261 |
| 2019 | 57 | #2,391 |
| 2018 | 57 | #2,354 |
| 2017 | 59 | #2,267 |
| 2016 | 61 | #2,225 |
| 2015 | 33 | #3,424 |
| 2014 | 25 | #4,125 |
| 2013 | 21 | #4,610 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,827 |
| 2011 | 18 | #5,185 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,748 |
| 2009 | 6 | #12,402 |
| 2008 | 5 | #14,497 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,855 |
| 2006 | 5 | #13,923 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Viraaj in 2025?
Viraaj ranked #5,192 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Viraaj?
579 babies have been named Viraaj in the United States since 2006, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Viraaj most popular?
Viraaj peaked in 2016, when 61 newborns received the name.
Is Viraaj a boy or girl name?
Viraaj is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Viraaj rising or falling?
Viraaj is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.