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UK boy's name

Vikrant

A name of Sanskrit origin meaning brave, valorous, or courageous.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Vikrant is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Vikrant popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 6 births.

This profile covers 22 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2013 to 2024. 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 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 22 living people in the UK are called Vikrant. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Vikrant ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2018, when 6 boys were registered as Vikrant.
  • About 22 living people in the UK are estimated to have Vikrant as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4270

2024

Births in 2024

4

Latest year

Peak year

2018

6 births

Estimated living

22

2026

Meaning

What does Vikrant mean?

The name Vikrant is of Sanskrit origin and has its roots in ancient Indian culture. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "vikranta," which means "valiant," "courageous," or "heroic." The name is believed to have been in use since ancient times, as early as the Vedic period (1500 BCE - 500 BCE) in India.

One of the earliest historical references to the name Vikrant can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem. In the Mahabharata, the character Vikrant is described as a brave warrior who fought alongside the Pandavas in the great war against the Kauravas.

Throughout history, the name Vikrant has been associated with bravery, strength, and heroism. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Vikrant Rathod, a renowned warrior and commander in the army of the Maratha Empire in the 17th century. He was known for his exceptional military skills and strategic prowess.

Another notable figure bearing the name Vikrant was Vikrant Sharma, a Hindu philosopher and scholar who lived in the 12th century CE. He is renowned for his contributions to the field of philosophy and his interpretations of ancient Hindu scriptures.

In more recent times, Vikrant Singh, born in 1901 and died in 1957, was a prominent Indian freedom fighter who played a significant role in India's struggle for independence from British rule. He was actively involved in the non-violent civil disobedience movement led by Mahatma Gandhi.

One of the most famous individuals with the name Vikrant is Vikrant Massey, an acclaimed Indian film actor born in 1987. He has received numerous awards and accolades for his performances in various Bollywood movies and television series.

Another notable figure is Vikrant Gupta, born in 1972, an Indian businessman and entrepreneur who co-founded the successful technology company, InMobi. He is recognized for his contributions to the tech industry and his entrepreneurial spirit.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Vikrant over time

The chart below shows babies named Vikrant registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2013 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Vikrant, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Vikrant
02356201320182024

Decades

Vikrant by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Vikrant 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 #4270 4 1
2010s #4377 18 5

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FAQ

Vikrant: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Vikrant was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Vikrant most popular?

The peak year on record was 2018, with 6 babies registered as Vikrant in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Vikrant?

A name of Sanskrit origin meaning brave, valorous, or courageous.

How many people are called Vikrant in the UK?

A total of 22 babies have been registered as Vikrant 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.