Total births
712
Boys' name · since 1972
Gautam
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 712 babies named Gautam, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8474
- among boys today
- 712
- born since 1972
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 41%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Gautam is the #8474 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 712 recorded since 1972.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Gautam has been recorded 712 times among boys since 1972, currently ranked #8474 nationally and more common than 41% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2025.
- #8474 among boys today
- 712 born since 1972
- 2000s peak decade
- 41% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Gautam is currently the #8474 boys' name in America, more common than 41% of boys - 712 born since 1972, peaking in the 2000s.
- #8474
- among boys today
- 712
- born since 1972
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 41%
- more common than other boys
Gautam vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8474
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 41% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Gautam was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
28 babies were named Gautam in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Gautam compares
712 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
Gautam's all-time total is 94% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Gautam | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 712 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 28 | 23 | 22,252 |
Gautam's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Gautam's full recorded timeline at 1999, 65% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 35% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1985, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2008 peak of 28 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Gautam at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#8,474
Active since
1972
Gautam popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Gautam by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Gautam's strongest decade.
209 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Gautam births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 59
1970s
59 births
- 1980s 80
1980s
80 births
- 1990s
1990s
119 births
- 2000s
2000s
209 births
- 2010s
2010s
186 births
- 2020s 59
2020s
59 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 209 births (29% of all-time use).
How Gautam 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 Gautam's total volume
Gautam vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Gautam by state
Where Gautam concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 94 | 13.2% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 13 | 1.8% |
| #3 | Texas | | 6 | 0.8% |
California share of Gautam's total US births 13.2%
Even split
94 of 712 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gautam? ▼
Gautam has been given to 712 babies in the U.S. since 1972, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #8474 as of the latest data. 28 babies were born in 2008, its single highest year.
When was Gautam most popular? ▼
Gautam was most popular in the 2000s decade with 209 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Gautam most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gautam are California (94 births), New Jersey (13 births), Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Gautam been used? ▼
Records for Gautam go back to 1972, giving 54 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Gautam? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gauge, Gaurav, Gautham, Gaudencio, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Gautam's data
- Gautam's decade-level peak was the 2000s (209 total births); usage has since declined to 59 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Gautams (94 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 Gautam
Nearby Names Like Gautam
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gautam
Gauge Boy
#3749 4,821 births
Gaurav Boy
#11232 714 births
Gautham Boy
#11418 454 births
Gaudencio Boy
82 births
Gaurik Boy
20 births
Compare Gautam side by side: Gautam vs Gauge Gautam vs Gaurav Gautam vs Gautham
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Gautam
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, 1972–2025 (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. "Gautam: #8474 Boys' Name - 712 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gautam. 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 Gautam 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.