Will my child share the name Vikram with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 11 UK babies named Vikram per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Vikram in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Vikram becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Vikram is rising: up 1,201 places since 2020, to #2,133 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #788 in 1997.

Is Vikram a good choice for a distinctive name?

Vikram is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Vikram a popular baby name in the United States?

Vikram does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Vikram

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Vikram is a distinctive choice, ranked #2133 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Vikram in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Vikram

Vikram has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 937 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #788 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Vikram is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Vikram in their class.