Boy · #5,787 in 2026

Vipul

Current Rank
#5,787
Peak Rank
#3,471 (1976)
Total Babies
70
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1972
First Year
1985
Last Year
1976
Peak Year
#3471
Peak Rank
70
Total Count
10
Years Active

The Story of Vipul

Vipul first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1972, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1976, when 10 Vipuls were born — ranking #3,471 that year. As of 2026, Vipul ranks #5,787 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 70 Vipuls have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Vipul

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Vipul

What does the name Vipul mean?
Vipul is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1972. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Vipul in 2026?
In 2026, Vipul ranks #5,787 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Vipul most popular?
Vipul reached its peak popularity in 1976, ranking #3,471 that year with 10 babies given the name.
Is Vipul a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Vipul is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Vipul?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Vipul include Kipper, Andray, Gorje. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Vipul

Vipul is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 70 births in the dataset. Vipul's peak popularity came in 1976 when it ranked #3,471. Use the chart and map above to compare Vipul'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.