Boy · #10,659 in 2026

Vasu

Name: Popularity of the name Vasu in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Vasu, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,659

Peak Rank

#6,976 (2004)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1996

First Year

2006

Last Year

2004

Peak Year

#6976

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Vasu

Vasu first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1996, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 10 Vasus were born — ranking #6,976 that year. As of 2026, Vasu ranks #10,659 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 57 Vasus have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Vasu

Phonetically similar names — useful when Vasu is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Wasa
Vasa
Vaso
Vasi
Wasi
Visu
Waso
Vaasa
Vsu
Voic
Wazoo
Vos

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Vasu

What does the name Vasu mean?

Vasu is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1996. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Vasu in 2026?

In 2026, Vasu ranks #10,659 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Vasu most popular?

Vasu reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #6,976 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Vasu a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Vasu is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Vasu?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Vasu include Jemiah, Dontrelle, Savanna. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Vasu

Vasu is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1996 and has accumulated 57 births in the dataset. Vasu's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #6,976. Use the chart and map above to compare Vasu's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.