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UK boy's name

Vidyut

An Indian masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "lightning".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Vidyut is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Vidyut popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 4 births.

This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2017 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Vidyut. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Vidyut ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2020, when 4 boys were registered as Vidyut.
  • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Vidyut as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4991

2023

Births in 2023

3

Latest year

Peak year

2020

4 births

Estimated living

10

2026

Meaning

What does Vidyut mean?

The name Vidyut has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest languages in the world and the root of many modern Indian languages. It originated in ancient India around the 2nd millennium BCE.

Vidyut is derived from the Sanskrit word "vidyut," meaning lightning or electricity. In Hindu mythology, lightning was associated with the powerful gods and was seen as a symbol of energy, strength, and divine power.

The earliest recorded mentions of the name Vidyut can be found in ancient Hindu texts, such as the Vedas and the Upanishads, which date back to around 1500-500 BCE. These texts often referred to lightning as "Vidyut" and associated it with the gods Indra and Agni.

One of the earliest known individuals with the name Vidyut was a Hindu philosopher and scholar who lived in the 6th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the field of logic and his commentary on the works of the ancient Indian philosopher Nagarjuna.

Another notable figure with the name Vidyut was Vidyut Vachaspati, a 12th-century Indian philosopher and logician. He was renowned for his work on the philosophy of language and his critiques of Buddhist logic.

In the 16th century, there was a famous Indian warrior and military leader named Vidyut Singh, who served under the Mughal emperor Akbar. He was known for his bravery and strategic skills in battles against rival kingdoms.

During the 18th century, Vidyut Bhanu was a prominent Indian astronomer and mathematician. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and developed advanced methods for calculating planetary positions and eclipses.

In more recent history, Vidyut Jamwal was an Indian actor and martial artist born in 1980. He gained fame for his roles in action films, where he often performed his own stunts, showcasing his impressive martial arts skills.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Vidyut over time

The chart below shows babies named Vidyut registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2017 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Vidyut, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Vidyut
01234201720202023

Decades

Vidyut by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Vidyut was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4420 7 2
2010s #4812 3 1

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FAQ

Vidyut: questions and answers

How popular is the name Vidyut in the UK right now?

In 2023, Vidyut was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Vidyut most popular?

The peak year on record was 2020, with 4 babies registered as Vidyut in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Vidyut?

An Indian masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "lightning".

How many people are called Vidyut in the UK?

A total of 10 babies have been registered as Vidyut across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.