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1987

First Year

2026

Last Year

2012

Peak Year

#5256

Peak Rank

278

Total Count

30

Years Active

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## The Story of Viren

Viren first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1987, with 6 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 2012: 17 births, good for #5,256 nationwide. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 44% of all recorded Virens. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #6,746 among baby boy names with 12 births, gradually rising (+12%). In total, more than 278 Virens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Viren

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

* [Viron](/viron)
* [Veron](/veron)
* [Varen](/varen)
* Veren
* [Vereen](/vereen)
* Voran
* Verein
* Veering
* Verum
* Varum
* [Vision](/vision)
* Visine

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Viren

What does the name Viren mean?

Viren is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1987\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Viren in 2026?

In 2026, Viren ranks #6,746 among boys' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.

When was Viren most popular?

Viren reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #5,256 that year with 17 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Viren most popular?

Viren has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Viren.

Is Viren a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Viren?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Viren include Derren, Jaisen, Dmani. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👦DerrenPeak #5256](/derren)[👦JaisenPeak #5256](/jaisen)[👦DmaniPeak #5256](/dmani)[👦LeelyndPeak #5256](/leelynd)[👦LeiamPeak #5256](/leiam)[👦BentliePeak #5256](/bentlie)[👦JacerePeak #5257](/jacere)[👦BatesPeak #5251](/bates)

## About the name Viren 

Viren is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1987 and has accumulated 278 births in the dataset. Viren's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #5,256\. Use the chart and map above to compare Viren's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2012 → ](/year/2012)
* [ Names of the 2010s → ](/decade/2010s)
* [ Names starting with "V" → ](/letter/v)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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.