Vaibhav
Borrowed from Sanskrit वैभव (vaibhava, “splendor, magnificence”).
Every Vaibhav since 1991 — 593 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vaibhav
Vaibhav is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,830 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 593 American babies have been named Vaibhav. Its peak came in 2011, when 44 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 Vaibhav stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vaibhav year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #5,830 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,720 |
| 2023 | 6 | #12,141 |
| 2022 | 10 | #8,245 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,316 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,464 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,675 |
| 2018 | 12 | #7,099 |
| 2017 | 27 | #3,980 |
| 2016 | 19 | #5,113 |
| 2015 | 17 | #5,496 |
| 2014 | 27 | #3,883 |
| 2013 | 32 | #3,404 |
| 2012 | 28 | #3,797 |
| 2011 | 44 | #2,744 |
| 2010 | 28 | #3,803 |
| 2009 | 33 | #3,395 |
| 2008 | 37 | #3,161 |
| 2007 | 29 | #3,685 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,439 |
| 2005 | 22 | #4,188 |
| 2004 | 29 | #3,364 |
| 2003 | 18 | #4,603 |
| 2002 | 7 | #9,342 |
| 2001 | 16 | #4,877 |
| 2000 | 14 | #5,286 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,757 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vaibhav mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit वैभव (vaibhava, “splendor, magnificence”).
How popular is the name Vaibhav in 2025?
Vaibhav ranked #5,830 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Vaibhav?
593 babies have been named Vaibhav in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vaibhav most popular?
Vaibhav peaked in 2011, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Vaibhav a boy or girl name?
Vaibhav is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Vaibhav rising or falling?
Vaibhav is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.