Vikram

Vikram: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy nameHindi origin

Meaning and origin of Vikram

  • A male given name.

Etymology

From Hindi विक्रम (vikram), from Sanskrit विक्रम (vikrama).

How popular is Vikram?

43U.S. babies in 2025
#1499peak rank (1981)
2,084babies since 1880

Since 1880, 2,084 boys in the U.S. have been named Vikram. Its highest rank for boys was #1499 in 1981. In 2025, 43 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Vikram FAQ

What does the name Vikram mean?

A male given name. From Hindi विक्रम (vikram), from Sanskrit विक्रम (vikrama).

What is the origin of the name Vikram?

Vikram is listed as a name of Hindi origin.

How popular is the name Vikram?

Since 1880, 2,084 boys in the U.S. have been named Vikram. Its highest rank for boys was #1499 in 1981. In 2025, 43 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Vikram a boy or girl name?

Vikram is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 2,084 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.