Gaurav
2 countries#12008 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Gaurav was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
714 births recorded 1975–2025 · currently #12008 · peaked in 2003 with 36 births
Most common in: California, New York, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
188 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3451 · peaked in 1999 with 14 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
188 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 1999 with 14 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Gaurav’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #2755 | — |
| 2003 | #2729 | ↑26 |
| 2004 | #3368 | ↓639 |
| 2005 | #4824 | ↓1456 |
| 2006 | #4370 | ↑454 |
| 2007 | #3793 | ↑577 |
| 2008 | #5767 | ↓1974 |
| 2009 | #5102 | ↑665 |
| 2010 | #4517 | ↑585 |
| 2011 | #4983 | ↓466 |
| 2012 | #6626 | ↓1643 |
| 2013 | #5659 | ↑967 |
| 2014 | #7048 | ↓1389 |
| 2015 | #6676 | ↑372 |
| 2016 | #9664 | ↓2988 |
| 2017 | #6338 | ↑3326 |
| 2018 | #12156 | ↓5818 |
| 2020 | #12022 | ↑134 |
| 2024 | #10938 | ↑1084 |
| 2025 | #12008 | ↓1070 |
Frequently asked questions about Gaurav
Is Gaurav a popular name?
Yes — Gaurav currently ranks #12008 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Gaurav more common for boys or girls?
Gaurav is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Gaurav most popular?
Gaurav peaked in 2003 in United States, with 36 recorded births that year.
Is Gaurav rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Gaurav’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #5464 in 1975 to #12008 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Gaurav?
At least 902 babies have been recorded with the name Gaurav across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Gaurav popular in more than one country?
Yes — Gaurav appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Gaurav?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Gaurav include Gavan.
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