Vaishnavi
Every Vaishnavi since 1993 — 956 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vaishnavi
Vaishnavi is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,462 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 956 American babies have been named Vaishnavi. Its peak came in 2008, when 59 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 Vaishnavi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vaishnavi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #7,462 |
| 2024 | 25 | #5,283 |
| 2023 | 28 | #4,857 |
| 2022 | 23 | #5,622 |
| 2021 | 27 | #4,946 |
| 2020 | 25 | #5,156 |
| 2019 | 29 | #4,768 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,991 |
| 2017 | 41 | #3,764 |
| 2016 | 36 | #4,153 |
| 2015 | 36 | #4,141 |
| 2014 | 49 | #3,325 |
| 2013 | 49 | #3,312 |
| 2012 | 56 | #3,039 |
| 2011 | 39 | #3,909 |
| 2010 | 52 | #3,200 |
| 2009 | 57 | #3,045 |
| 2008 | 59 | #2,992 |
| 2007 | 43 | #3,782 |
| 2006 | 46 | #3,504 |
| 2005 | 28 | #4,822 |
| 2004 | 32 | #4,381 |
| 2003 | 28 | #4,662 |
| 2002 | 27 | #4,611 |
| 2001 | 24 | #5,001 |
| 2000 | 25 | #4,785 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Vaishnavi in 2025?
Vaishnavi ranked #7,462 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Vaishnavi?
956 babies have been named Vaishnavi in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vaishnavi most popular?
Vaishnavi peaked in 2008, when 59 newborns received the name.
Is Vaishnavi a boy or girl name?
Vaishnavi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Vaishnavi rising or falling?
Vaishnavi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.