Vijay Name Popularity and Statistics
Vijay is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Vijay?
Vijay is spelled V-I-J-A-Y. The name has 5 letters.
Vijay Popularity in 2025
Rank#12,008
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage fell 2,245 places to #12,008 and recorded 2 fewer births compared with 2023.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Vijay Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2000 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 5 | #12,008 |
| 2023 | Boys | 7 | #9,763 |
| 2021 | Boys | 9 | #8,166 |
| 2020 | Boys | 5 | #12,022 |
| 2019 | Boys | 8 | #8,889 |
| 2018 | Boys | 8 | #8,819 |
| 2017 | Boys | 10 | #7,546 |
| 2016 | Boys | 11 | #7,157 |
| 2015 | Boys | 12 | #6,676 |
| 2014 | Boys | 16 | #5,485 |
| 2013 | Boys | 9 | #8,118 |
| 2012 | Boys | 16 | #5,482 |
| 2011 | Boys | 18 | #4,983 |
| 2010 | Boys | 24 | #4,099 |
| 2009 | Boys | 16 | #5,554 |
| 2008 | Boys | 36 | #3,165 |
| 2007 | Boys | 34 | #3,250 |
| 2006 | Boys | 49 | #2,477 |
| 2005 | Boys | 47 | #2,433 |
| 2004 | Boys | 47 | #2,376 |
| 2003 | Boys | 38 | #2,620 |
| 2002 | Boys | 36 | #2,632 |
| 2001 | Boys | 34 | #2,742 |
| 2000 | Boys | 42 | #2,298 |
When Was Vijay Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2006 · Boys
49 recorded births
National rank #2,477
2005 · Boys
47 recorded births
National rank #2,433
2004 · Boys
47 recorded births
National rank #2,376
1982 · Boys
47 recorded births
National rank #1,382
Where Vijay Ranked Highest in 2010
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #2,541 | 5 |