Virat
Every Virat since 2011 — 491 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Virat
Virat is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,759 in 2025 with 47 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2011, 491 American babies have been named Virat. Its peak came in 2019, when 54 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 Virat stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Virat year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 47 | #2,759 |
| 2024 | 33 | #3,518 |
| 2023 | 38 | #3,224 |
| 2022 | 33 | #3,529 |
| 2021 | 44 | #2,858 |
| 2020 | 22 | #4,531 |
| 2019 | 54 | #2,484 |
| 2018 | 38 | #3,099 |
| 2017 | 42 | #2,885 |
| 2016 | 44 | #2,774 |
| 2015 | 37 | #3,143 |
| 2014 | 30 | #3,611 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,580 |
| 2012 | 10 | #8,107 |
| 2011 | 6 | #12,205 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Virat in 2025?
Virat ranked #2,759 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 47 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Virat?
491 babies have been named Virat in the United States since 2011, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Virat most popular?
Virat peaked in 2019, when 54 newborns received the name.
Is Virat a boy or girl name?
Virat is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Virat rising or falling?
Virat is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.