Total births
714
Boys' name · since 1975
Gaurav
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 714 babies named Gaurav, peaking in 2003. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #11232
- among boys today
- 714
- born since 1975
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 21%
- more common than other boys
Gaurav currently ranks #11232 among boys' names in America, with 714 babies recorded since 1975.
Gaurav has 714 recorded births among boys since 1975, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #11232 as of the latest data, more common than 21% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 2025.
- #11232 among boys today
- 714 born since 1975
- 2000s peak decade
- 21% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Gaurav is currently the #11232 boys' name in America, more common than 21% of boys - 714 born since 1975, peaking in the 2000s.
- #11232
- among boys today
- 714
- born since 1975
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 21%
- more common than other boys
Gaurav vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#11232
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 21% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Gaurav was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
36 babies were named Gaurav in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
How Gaurav compares
714 Top 36% higher than 64% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Gaurav's all-time total is 95% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Gaurav | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 714 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 36 | 23 | 22,252 |
Gaurav's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Gaurav splits its recorded history at 1999: 58% of all births land in the more recent half, 42% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1975 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2003 peak of 36 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Gaurav at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2003
Current rank
#11,232
Active since
1975
Gaurav popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2025
- Peak year (2003)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Gaurav by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Gaurav's strongest decade.
252 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Gaurav births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 16
1970s
16 births
- 1980s
1980s
142 births
- 1990s
1990s
174 births
- 2000s
2000s
252 births
- 2010s
2010s
114 births
- 2020s 16
2020s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 252 births (35% of all-time use).
How Gaurav compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Gaurav's total volume
Gaurav vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Gaurav by state
Where Gaurav concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 116 | 16.2% |
| #2 | New York | | 23 | 3.2% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 16 | 2.2% |
California share of Gaurav's total US births 16.2%
Even split
116 of 714 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gaurav? ▼
714 babies have been named Gaurav since 1975. It currently ranks #11232 among boys. The peak year was 2003 with 36 births.
When was Gaurav most popular? ▼
Gaurav was most popular in the 2000s decade with 252 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
Where is Gaurav most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gaurav are California (116 births), New York (23 births), New Jersey (16 births).
How long has the name Gaurav been used? ▼
Records for Gaurav go back to 1975, giving 51 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Gaurav? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gauge, Gautam, Gautham, Gaudencio, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Gaurav's data
- Gaurav's decade-level peak was the 2000s (252 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Gauravs (116 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Gaurav
Nearby Names Like Gaurav
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gaurav
Gauge Boy
#3749 4,821 births
Gautam Boy
#8474 712 births
Gautham Boy
#11418 454 births
Gaudencio Boy
82 births
Gaurik Boy
20 births
Compare Gaurav side by side: Gaurav vs Gauge Gaurav vs Gautam Gaurav vs Gautham
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1975–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Gaurav: #11232 Boys' Name - 714 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gaurav. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Gaurav draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.