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Gautam

Boy

Meaning of Gautam: Sanskrit: 'descendant of Gotama'

Gautam is a boy's name most strongly associated with Indian naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 7359th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#7359

10 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

712

First recorded 1972 · peak 2008

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 8 babies1982: 10 babies1983: 9 babies1984: 9 babies1985: 5 babies1986: 6 babies1987: 5 babies1988: 9 babies1989: 7 babies1990: 10 babies19901991: 11 babies1992: 17 babies1993: 12 babies1994: 7 babies1995: 12 babies1996: 14 babies1997: 11 babies1998: 13 babies1999: 12 babies2000: 25 babies20002001: 23 babies2002: 19 babies2003: 18 babies2004: 14 babies2005: 22 babies2006: 21 babies2007: 16 babies2008: 28 babies2009: 23 babies2010: 24 babies20102011: 19 babies2012: 20 babies2013: 21 babies2014: 23 babies2015: 17 babies2016: 21 babies2017: 16 babies2018: 14 babies2019: 11 babies2020: 16 babies20202021: 9 babies2022: 9 babies2023: 6 babies2024: 9 babies2025: 10 babies
US babies named Gautam per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 28.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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