Viraj
Every Viraj since 1982 — 1,937 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Viraj
Viraj is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,338 in 2025 with 144 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 1,937 American babies have been named Viraj. Its peak came in 2024, when 183 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Viraj stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Viraj year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 144 | #1,338 |
| 2024 | 183 | #1,150 |
| 2023 | 132 | #1,402 |
| 2022 | 124 | #1,467 |
| 2021 | 128 | #1,430 |
| 2020 | 112 | #1,511 |
| 2019 | 107 | #1,573 |
| 2018 | 91 | #1,722 |
| 2017 | 106 | #1,551 |
| 2016 | 97 | #1,654 |
| 2015 | 87 | #1,766 |
| 2014 | 48 | #2,580 |
| 2013 | 58 | #2,249 |
| 2012 | 51 | #2,484 |
| 2011 | 43 | #2,793 |
| 2010 | 31 | #3,522 |
| 2009 | 42 | #2,891 |
| 2008 | 18 | #5,237 |
| 2007 | 21 | #4,632 |
| 2006 | 24 | #4,094 |
| 2005 | 31 | #3,312 |
| 2004 | 25 | #3,729 |
| 2003 | 21 | #4,104 |
| 2002 | 20 | #4,181 |
| 2001 | 21 | #3,966 |
| 2000 | 18 | #4,378 |
| 1995 | 9 | #6,385 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4,981 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,499 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Viraj in 2025?
Viraj ranked #1,338 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 144 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Viraj?
1,937 babies have been named Viraj in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Viraj most popular?
Viraj peaked in 2024, when 183 newborns received the name.
Is Viraj a boy or girl name?
Viraj is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Viraj rising or falling?
Viraj is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.