Gautam
Transliteration of Sanskrit गौतम (gautama)
Every Gautam since 1972 — 712 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gautam
Gautam is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,845 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 712 American babies have been named Gautam. Its peak came in 2008, when 28 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Gautam stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gautam year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #7,845 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,553 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,295 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,538 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8,391 |
| 2020 | 16 | #5,536 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,321 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,138 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,615 |
| 2016 | 21 | #4,673 |
| 2015 | 17 | #5,365 |
| 2014 | 23 | #4,305 |
| 2013 | 21 | #4,516 |
| 2012 | 20 | #4,754 |
| 2011 | 19 | #4,877 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4,151 |
| 2009 | 23 | #4,335 |
| 2008 | 28 | #3,765 |
| 2007 | 16 | #5,511 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4,408 |
| 2005 | 22 | #4,101 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5,586 |
| 2003 | 18 | #4,493 |
| 2002 | 19 | #4,227 |
| 2001 | 23 | #3,659 |
| 2000 | 25 | #3,350 |
| 1995 | 12 | #4,898 |
| 1990 | 10 | #5,127 |
| 1985 | 5 | #6,904 |
| 1980 | 12 | #3,485 |
| 1975 | 9 | #3,748 |
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Famous people named Gautam
- Gautam Gambhir Politician · b. 1981
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gautam mean?
Transliteration of Sanskrit गौतम (gautama)
How popular is the name Gautam in 2025?
Gautam ranked #7,845 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gautam?
712 babies have been named Gautam in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gautam most popular?
Gautam peaked in 2008, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Gautam a boy or girl name?
Gautam is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gautam rising or falling?
Gautam is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Gautam?
Well-known people named Gautam include Gautam Gambhir (politician).