Virat
Boy name · #2762 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Virat? In official American birth records, Virat has been tracked continuously since 2011, giving it 14 years of documented American history.
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. Source: Official national birth records.
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?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Virat is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Virat will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Virat is most common
State-level data for Virat is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
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
How old is the name Virat?
In official American birth records, the name Virat first appeared in 2011 (over 14 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 14 years.
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. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.