Vijay
Vijay is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Victory or conqueror.
Origin and history
Vijay is a classic masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'victory' or 'conqueror'. It is deeply rooted in Indian culture and history, often associated with auspicious beginnings. In the United States, it has been steadily used as a traditional Indian-American choice since the mid-20th century.
Popularity in the United States
1,495 babies in the United States have been named Vijay since 1880. It ranks #3242 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1901.
States where it is most popular
- NY (39.7 %)
- CA (36.2 %)
- NJ (8.3 %)
- IL (7.2 %)
- TX (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 43 |
| 1970-1980 | 217 |
| 1980-1990 | 364 |
| 1990-2000 | 334 |
| 2000-2010 | 379 |
| 2010-2019 | 132 |
| 2020-2029 | 26 |
Famous people named Vijay
- Vijay Singh: Professional Golfer
- Vijay Iyer: Pianist, Composer
- Vijay Amritraj: Tennis Player, Actor
Fun facts
- Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Vijaya', which signifies triumph and conquest.
- Vijay was the iconic screen name for Amitabh Bachchan's heroic anti-hero characters in classic 1970s Indian cinema.