Viraj
2 countries#1333 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Viraj was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,937 births recorded 1982–2025 · currently #1333 · peaked in 2024 with 183 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New Jersey, Washington, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
340 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1290 · peaked in 2020 with 24 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
340 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2020 with 24 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Viraj’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #4001 | — |
| 2007 | #4493 | ↓492 |
| 2008 | #5067 | ↓574 |
| 2009 | #2847 | ↑2220 |
| 2010 | #3453 | ↓606 |
| 2011 | #2748 | ↑705 |
| 2012 | #2448 | ↑300 |
| 2013 | #2225 | ↑223 |
| 2014 | #2542 | ↓317 |
| 2015 | #1753 | ↑789 |
| 2016 | #1641 | ↑112 |
| 2017 | #1541 | ↑100 |
| 2018 | #1717 | ↓176 |
| 2019 | #1564 | ↑153 |
| 2020 | #1503 | ↑61 |
| 2021 | #1424 | ↑79 |
| 2022 | #1457 | ↓33 |
| 2023 | #1397 | ↑60 |
| 2024 | #1145 | ↑252 |
| 2025 | #1333 | ↓188 |
Frequently asked questions about Viraj
Is Viraj a popular name?
Yes — Viraj currently ranks #1333 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Viraj more common for boys or girls?
Viraj is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Viraj most popular?
Viraj peaked in 2024 in United States, with 183 recorded births that year.
Is Viraj rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Viraj’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #5619 in 1982 to #1333 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Viraj?
At least 2,277 babies have been recorded with the name Viraj across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Viraj popular in more than one country?
Yes — Viraj appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Viraj?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Viraj include Markus, Noble, Caysen.
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Ranked directly next to Viraj in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.