Ved
Every Ved since 1999 — 1,954 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ved
Ved is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,131 in 2025 with 188 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 1,954 American babies have been named Ved. Its peak came in 2025, when 188 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 Ved stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ved year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 188 | #1,131 |
| 2024 | 149 | #1,313 |
| 2023 | 144 | #1,326 |
| 2022 | 124 | #1,466 |
| 2021 | 125 | #1,451 |
| 2020 | 117 | #1,470 |
| 2019 | 96 | #1,675 |
| 2018 | 91 | #1,721 |
| 2017 | 114 | #1,487 |
| 2016 | 102 | #1,603 |
| 2015 | 86 | #1,778 |
| 2014 | 61 | #2,228 |
| 2013 | 70 | #1,987 |
| 2012 | 51 | #2,483 |
| 2011 | 55 | #2,341 |
| 2010 | 60 | #2,210 |
| 2009 | 47 | #2,659 |
| 2008 | 51 | #2,512 |
| 2007 | 52 | #2,470 |
| 2006 | 40 | #2,875 |
| 2005 | 34 | #3,087 |
| 2004 | 26 | #3,628 |
| 2003 | 29 | #3,271 |
| 2002 | 17 | #4,694 |
| 2001 | 8 | #8,299 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,896 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ved in 2025?
Ved ranked #1,131 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 188 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ved?
1,954 babies have been named Ved in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ved most popular?
Ved peaked in 2025, when 188 newborns received the name.
Is Ved a boy or girl name?
Ved is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ved rising or falling?
Ved is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.