Gautam
2 countries#7679 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Gautam was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
712 births recorded 1972–2025 · currently #7679 · peaked in 2008 with 28 births
Most common in: California, New Jersey, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
58 births recorded 2003–2019 · peaked in 2013 with 6 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
58 births recorded 2003–2019 · peaked in 2013 with 6 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Gautam’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #4370 | — |
| 2007 | #5434 | ↓1064 |
| 2008 | #3744 | ↑1690 |
| 2009 | #4278 | ↓534 |
| 2010 | #4099 | ↑179 |
| 2011 | #4822 | ↓723 |
| 2012 | #4686 | ↑136 |
| 2013 | #4463 | ↑223 |
| 2014 | #4263 | ↑200 |
| 2015 | #5289 | ↓1026 |
| 2016 | #4624 | ↑665 |
| 2017 | #5526 | ↓902 |
| 2018 | #6036 | ↓510 |
| 2019 | #7173 | ↓1137 |
| 2020 | #5451 | ↑1722 |
| 2021 | #8166 | ↓2715 |
| 2022 | #8300 | ↓134 |
| 2023 | #10821 | ↓2521 |
| 2024 | #8312 | ↑2509 |
| 2025 | #7679 | ↑633 |
Frequently asked questions about Gautam
Is Gautam a popular name?
Yes — Gautam currently ranks #7679 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Gautam more common for boys or girls?
Gautam is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Gautam most popular?
Gautam peaked in 2008 in United States, with 28 recorded births that year.
Is Gautam rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Gautam’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3622 in 1972 to #7679 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Gautam?
At least 770 babies have been recorded with the name Gautam across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Gautam popular in more than one country?
Yes — Gautam appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Gautam?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Gautam include Forever.
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