Vishnu
Transliteration of Sanskrit विष्णु (viṣṇu).
Every Vishnu since 1977 — 1,130 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vishnu
Vishnu is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,590 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 1,130 American babies have been named Vishnu. Its peak came in 2007, 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 Vishnu stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vishnu year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #5,590 |
| 2024 | 20 | #5,054 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5,897 |
| 2022 | 29 | #3,873 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5,544 |
| 2020 | 20 | #4,848 |
| 2019 | 22 | #4,623 |
| 2018 | 34 | #3,367 |
| 2017 | 35 | #3,310 |
| 2016 | 29 | #3,769 |
| 2015 | 25 | #4,170 |
| 2014 | 35 | #3,226 |
| 2013 | 43 | #2,761 |
| 2012 | 31 | #3,525 |
| 2011 | 39 | #2,997 |
| 2010 | 33 | #3,373 |
| 2009 | 52 | #2,484 |
| 2008 | 46 | #2,716 |
| 2007 | 65 | #2,116 |
| 2006 | 49 | #2,512 |
| 2005 | 40 | #2,750 |
| 2004 | 48 | #2,373 |
| 2003 | 45 | #2,390 |
| 2002 | 45 | #2,334 |
| 2001 | 34 | #2,794 |
| 2000 | 42 | #2,328 |
| 1995 | 20 | #3,425 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4,982 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vishnu mean?
Transliteration of Sanskrit विष्णु (viṣṇu).
How popular is the name Vishnu in 2025?
Vishnu ranked #5,590 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Vishnu?
1,130 babies have been named Vishnu in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vishnu most popular?
Vishnu peaked in 2007, when 65 newborns received the name.
Is Vishnu a boy or girl name?
Vishnu is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Vishnu rising or falling?
Vishnu is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.