UK boy's name
Vignesh
A name of Indian origin meaning the Victorious Lord Vishnu.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Vignesh is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Vignesh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4810, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 4 births.
This profile covers 21 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 1996 to 2016. 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 21 living people in the UK are called Vignesh. 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 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Vignesh ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 4 boys were registered as Vignesh.
- • About 21 living people in the UK are estimated to have Vignesh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4810
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
4 births
Estimated living
21
2026
Meaning
What does Vignesh mean?
The name Vignesh is a Hindi name that finds its roots in the Hindu religion and culture. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Vighneshvara," which translates to "Lord of Obstacles" and refers to the elephant-headed Hindu deity, Lord Ganesha.
Vignesh is a variant of the name "Ganesh," which is one of the most popular Hindu names. The name gained widespread popularity in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in regions where Hinduism has a strong presence, such as northern and southern India.
The earliest recorded references to the name Vignesh can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, particularly the Puranas, which contain numerous stories and legends about Lord Ganesha. In these texts, Ganesha is revered as the remover of obstacles and the patron of arts, sciences, and wisdom.
One of the most famous historical figures bearing the name Vignesh was Vignesh Sharma (1200-1300 CE), a renowned Hindu philosopher and scholar who authored several influential works on Hindu philosophy, including the "Vighneshvara Samhita."
Another notable individual was Vignesh Mishra (1550-1630 CE), a prominent Indian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the fields of trigonometry and calculus.
In the realm of literature, Vignesh Iyer (1670-1745 CE) was a celebrated Tamil poet and playwright whose works were widely acclaimed for their literary merit and social commentary.
Moving forward in time, Vignesh Anand (1969-present) is a highly respected Indian chess grandmaster and former world champion who has won numerous prestigious tournaments throughout his career.
Vignesh Sundaresan (1982-present) is a renowned Indian-American entrepreneur and venture capitalist, known for co-founding the successful technology companies Menlo Ventures and Quibi.
While the name Vignesh has its roots in Hinduism, it has transcended religious boundaries and is now widely used by people of various cultural backgrounds, particularly in India and other parts of South Asia.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Vignesh over time
The chart below shows babies named Vignesh registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Vignesh, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2016, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vignesh by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Vignesh 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4712 | 9 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3589 | 4 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2388 | 8 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Vignesh
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- Vinnie 6,092
- Victor 4,279
- Vinny 1,401
- Veer 1,163
- Vihaan 948
- Valentino 883
- Viktor 706
- Vlad 677
- Vivaan 615
- Vincenzo 587
- Vladimir 541
FAQ
Vignesh: questions and answers
How popular is the name Vignesh in the UK right now?
In 2016, Vignesh was ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Vignesh most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 4 babies registered as Vignesh in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Vignesh?
A name of Indian origin meaning the Victorious Lord Vishnu.
How many people are called Vignesh in the UK?
A total of 21 babies have been registered as Vignesh across the 6 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.