Vishal
Borrowed from Sanskrit विशाल (viśāla).
Every Vishal since 1970 — 1,734 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vishal
Vishal is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,773 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 1,734 American babies have been named Vishal. Its peak came in 2003, when 72 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 Vishal stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vishal year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #13,773 |
| 2024 | 5 | #14,138 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 6 | #12,234 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 6 | #11,932 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 8 | #9,638 |
| 2016 | 15 | #6,039 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,300 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,711 |
| 2013 | 18 | #5,157 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6,282 |
| 2011 | 18 | #5,186 |
| 2010 | 19 | #5,034 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,311 |
| 2008 | 40 | #3,003 |
| 2007 | 44 | #2,764 |
| 2006 | 51 | #2,445 |
| 2005 | 52 | #2,294 |
| 2004 | 49 | #2,341 |
| 2003 | 72 | #1,715 |
| 2002 | 53 | #2,066 |
| 2001 | 60 | #1,869 |
| 2000 | 48 | #2,131 |
| 1995 | 66 | #1,476 |
| 1990 | 43 | #1,839 |
| 1985 | 42 | #1,567 |
| 1980 | 39 | #1,567 |
| 1975 | 5 | #6,311 |
| 1970 | 5 | #5,412 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Vishal
- Vishal Bhardwaj Film director · b. 1965
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vishal mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit विशाल (viśāla).
How popular is the name Vishal in 2025?
Vishal ranked #13,773 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Vishal?
1,734 babies have been named Vishal in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vishal most popular?
Vishal peaked in 2003, when 72 newborns received the name.
Is Vishal a boy or girl name?
Vishal is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Vishal rising or falling?
Vishal is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Vishal?
Well-known people named Vishal include Vishal Bhardwaj (film director).