It’s been a whirlwind year for JD Vance and his wife, Usha. From bestselling author and venture capitalist to U.S. Vice President, Vance’s public life has exploded—but behind the headlines, their three kids remain happily private. Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel are largely shielded from the spotlight, though the family has recently shared a few rare glimpses into life at home, including playful moments involving JD’s Secret Service codename.
JD and Usha’s story began at Yale Law School in the early 2010s. Usha, born in 1986 in San Diego to Indian immigrant parents, impressed JD with her intellect, wisdom, and calm guidance. He’s described her as his “spirit guide,” someone who “instinctively understood the questions I didn’t even know to ask” and pushed him to pursue opportunities he hadn’t imagined. Their friendship blossomed into love, and they married a year after graduation with dual ceremonies: a Hindu ceremony for Usha and a traditional wedding for JD.
Faith has played a quiet but meaningful role in their family. While JD was raised Christian but never baptized, Usha’s Hindu background helped shape their values and supported him as he embraced his own faith as an adult. “Usha was very supportive,” he’s said of their shared spiritual journey.
Parenthood has become central to their lives. Ewan arrived in June 2017, Vivek in February 2020, and Mirabel in December 2021—an “early Christmas present,” as the couple called her. JD has openly shared the joys and challenges of raising kids while living in the public eye. Even when work commitments kept him from events like Vivek’s birthday, he found creative ways to stay connected, including reading a passage from Oh, the Places You’ll Go into the Senate record as a personal birthday message.
Family fun has also found its way into the political world. JD’s Secret Service codename is “Bobcat,” a nod to his Ohio State roots and Kentucky ties. The kids have loved the novelty, turning an official security measure into a source of playful family moments.
Through it all, JD and Usha have prioritized normalcy and privacy, showing that even under constant public scrutiny, family comes first. Their story is a reminder that love, play, and devotion can thrive—even in the spotlight.