Virat
Boy name · #2762 in 2025 · Uniqueness 45/100
In 2025, 47 baby boys were named Virat, placing it at #2762 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #3085, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 38,298 boys born in 2025 was named Virat.
Babies named Virat per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 14-year story
Virat first appears in the Social Security records in 2011, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2019, when 54 boys were named Virat — good for #2464 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Virat against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Virat in class?
Virat scores 45 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Virat is most common
Geography matters for names, and Virat is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Virats were CA (10), WA (7), TX (6). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Virat
Statistically, parents drawn to Virat tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Viaan, Viyan, Egypt, Avett, and Knight.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Virat | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 47 | #2718 |
| 2024 | 33 | #3455 |
| 2023 | 38 | #3177 |
| 2022 | 33 | #3464 |
| 2021 | 44 | #2819 |
| 2020 | 22 | #4426 |
| 2019 | 54 | #2464 |
| 2018 | 38 | #3055 |
| 2017 | 42 | #2840 |
| 2016 | 44 | #2726 |
| 2015 | 37 | #3085 |
| 2014 | 30 | #3532 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6241 |
| 2012 | 10 | #7559 |
| 2011 | 6 | #10808 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Virat a popular boy name?
Virat ranked #2762 among boys in 2025 with 47 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3085.
When was the name Virat most popular?
Virat peaked in 2019, when 54 American boys received the name (ranked #2464 that year). Since 2019 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Virat?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 38,298 newborn American boys was named Virat. It scores 45/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.