UK boy's name
Vishruth
An Indian masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "widespread, famous".
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.
Vishruth is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Vishruth popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 4 births.
This profile covers 20 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2014 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 20 living people in the UK are called Vishruth. 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
- • Vishruth ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 4 boys were registered as Vishruth.
- • About 20 living people in the UK are estimated to have Vishruth as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2015
4 births
Estimated living
20
2026
Meaning
What does Vishruth mean?
The given name Vishruth has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient and classical language of the Indian subcontinent, with a rich literary and cultural heritage spanning several millennia. The name Vishruth is derived from the Sanskrit root words "vishru" meaning "famous" and "tha" meaning "to be," thus signifying "to be famous" or "renowned."
In the ancient Hindu scriptures, particularly the Vedas and the Puranas, the name Vishruth is mentioned as a epithet or descriptive title bestowed upon illustrious individuals renowned for their exceptional deeds, wisdom, or spiritual attainments. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the ancient Sanskrit epic poems, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, which date back to around the 4th century BCE.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Vishruth. One of the earliest known was Vishruth Muni, a revered sage and philosopher who lived in the 6th century BCE and was renowned for his profound insights into the nature of consciousness and the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment. His teachings and philosophical discourses are documented in various ancient Sanskrit texts.
In the 3rd century BCE, Vishruth Gupta was a renowned mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and the calculation of planetary movements. His treatises on celestial phenomena and mathematical principles were widely studied and influential during that era.
During the 8th century CE, Vishruth Chandra was a celebrated poet and literary scholar who authored numerous works in Sanskrit and is credited with popularizing the Kavya style of poetic composition. His masterpiece, the "Vishruth Chandrika," is a celebrated work of Sanskrit literature that continues to be studied and appreciated by scholars to this day.
In the 12th century, Vishruth Nath was a renowned Nath yogi and mystic who was revered for his spiritual wisdom and mastery of yogic practices. His teachings on the attainment of self-realization and the transcendence of the material world were widely followed and influential during that era.
More recently, in the 20th century, Vishruth Tripathi was a prominent Indian statesman and diplomat who served as the country's Foreign Secretary and played a pivotal role in shaping India's foreign policy during the post-independence era.
While these are just a few examples, the name Vishruth has been borne by numerous individuals throughout history, each leaving their mark and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization in various fields, such as philosophy, literature, science, spirituality, and governance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Vishruth over time
The chart below shows babies named Vishruth registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2014 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 Vishruth, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vishruth by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Vishruth 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 | #4633 | 10 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4414 | 10 | 3 |
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FAQ
Vishruth: questions and answers
How popular is the name Vishruth in the UK right now?
In 2024, Vishruth was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Vishruth most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 4 babies registered as Vishruth in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Vishruth?
An Indian masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "widespread, famous".
How many people are called Vishruth in the UK?
A total of 20 babies have been registered as Vishruth 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.