Vedant
Borrowed from Sanskrit वेदांत (vedāṃta).
Every Vedant since 1997 — 1,407 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vedant
Vedant is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,484 in 2025 with 120 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 1,407 American babies have been named Vedant. Its peak came in 2025, when 120 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 Vedant stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vedant year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 120 | #1,484 |
| 2024 | 105 | #1,630 |
| 2023 | 80 | #1,952 |
| 2022 | 65 | #2,239 |
| 2021 | 65 | #2,192 |
| 2020 | 52 | #2,503 |
| 2019 | 45 | #2,802 |
| 2018 | 46 | #2,706 |
| 2017 | 41 | #2,946 |
| 2016 | 60 | #2,254 |
| 2015 | 50 | #2,526 |
| 2014 | 58 | #2,296 |
| 2013 | 52 | #2,421 |
| 2012 | 58 | #2,268 |
| 2011 | 61 | #2,171 |
| 2010 | 59 | #2,237 |
| 2009 | 64 | #2,140 |
| 2008 | 68 | #2,057 |
| 2007 | 55 | #2,368 |
| 2006 | 48 | #2,540 |
| 2005 | 48 | #2,429 |
| 2004 | 24 | #3,854 |
| 2003 | 17 | #4,804 |
| 2002 | 22 | #3,901 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4,295 |
| 2000 | 11 | #6,295 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vedant mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit वेदांत (vedāṃta).
How popular is the name Vedant in 2025?
Vedant ranked #1,484 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 120 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Vedant?
1,407 babies have been named Vedant in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vedant most popular?
Vedant peaked in 2025, when 120 newborns received the name.
Is Vedant a boy or girl name?
Vedant is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Vedant rising or falling?
Vedant is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.