Vikram

Vikram is a boy's name of Indian origin meaning “valiant.” In 2024 it was given to 62 boys in the United States.

Vikram at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
“valiant”

About the name Vikram

Vikram belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its meaning — “valiant” — is the sense carried by its Indian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Vikram first appears in Social Security records in 1969. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1499 in 1981, and in 2024 62 babies received the name — 2,042 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Vikram in US records

First recorded (US)
1969
Best US rank
#1499 in 1981
Peak year
2000
Babies named Vikram in 2024
62
Total since 1880
2,042

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Vikram mean?

Vikram means “valiant” in its Indian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Vikram a boy or girl name?

Vikram is a boy name. In 2024, 62 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Vikram?

Vikram comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Vikram?

Vikram first appears in US records in 1969. Its best-ever ranking was #1499 in 1981, and 62 babies were given the name in 2024.

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