Vivek
Vivek is a boy's name of Indian origin.
Meaning
Wisdom, discernment, or intellect.
Origin and history
Vivek is a masculine name of ancient Sanskrit origin meaning wisdom or discernment. In the United States, it has been used consistently within Indian American communities for decades and gained broader national recognition in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
1,771 babies in the United States have been named Vivek since 1880. It ranks #3035 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1885.
States where it is most popular
- CA (36.3 %)
- NY (22.4 %)
- NJ (19.5 %)
- TX (9.7 %)
- IL (8.1 %)
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 | 28 |
| 1970-1980 | 170 |
| 1980-1990 | 319 |
| 1990-2000 | 449 |
| 2000-2010 | 565 |
| 2010-2019 | 198 |
| 2020-2029 | 42 |
Famous people named Vivek
- Vivek Ramaswamy: Entrepreneur, Politician
- Vivek Murthy: Physician, Surgeon General
Fun facts
- In Indian philosophy, 'Viveka' is considered one of the essential cardinal virtues required to achieve enlightenment.
- The root concept is closely tied to Swami Vivekananda, who famously introduced Hindu philosophy to the Western world at the 1893 Chicago Parliament of Religions.