Vikas
Borrowed from Hindi विकास (vikās), from Sanskrit विकास (vikāsa).
Every Vikas since 1970 — 519 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vikas
Vikas is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1970, 519 American babies have been named Vikas. Its peak came in 1983, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Vikas stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vikas year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 9 | #8,737 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,826 |
| 2011 | 6 | #12,203 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,746 |
| 2009 | 5 | #14,389 |
| 2008 | 10 | #8,278 |
| 2007 | 6 | #12,277 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,965 |
| 2005 | 8 | #9,057 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5,788 |
| 2003 | 16 | #5,031 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,505 |
| 2001 | 5 | #12,229 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,567 |
| 1995 | 13 | #4,778 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4,979 |
| 1985 | 16 | #3,066 |
| 1980 | 17 | #2,824 |
| 1975 | 9 | #3,938 |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,708 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Vikas
- Vikas Swarup Politician · b. 1961
- Vikas Krishan Yadav Boxer · b. 1992
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vikas mean?
Borrowed from Hindi विकास (vikās), from Sanskrit विकास (vikāsa).
How popular is the name Vikas in 2025?
Vikas did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Vikas?
519 babies have been named Vikas in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vikas most popular?
Vikas peaked in 1983, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Vikas a boy or girl name?
Vikas is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Vikas rising or falling?
Vikas is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Vikas?
Well-known people named Vikas include Vikas Swarup (politician), Vikas Krishan Yadav (boxer).