Total births
621
Boys' name · since 1979
Sriram
Since 1979, U.S. Social Security records show 621 babies named Sriram, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6599
- among boys today
- 621
- born since 1979
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Sriram is the #6599 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 621 recorded since 1979.
Social Security Administration records show Sriram recorded 621 times among boys since 1979, holding rank #6599 nationally today, ahead of 54% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1979 to 2025.
- #6599 among boys today
- 621 born since 1979
- 2010s peak decade
- 54% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Sriram is currently the #6599 boys' name in America, more common than 54% of boys - 621 born since 1979, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6599
- among boys today
- 621
- born since 1979
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other boys
Sriram vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6599
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 54% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Sriram was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
37 babies were named Sriram in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Sriram compares
621 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
Sriram's all-time total is 69% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Sriram | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 621 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 37 | 23 | 22,252 |
Sriram's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Sriram's full recorded timeline at 2009, 54% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 46% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1979, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2008 peak of 37 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Sriram at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#6,599
Active since
1979
Sriram popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Sriram by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Sriram's strongest decade.
250 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Sriram births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1990s 52
1990s
52 births
- 2000s
2000s
246 births
- 2010s
2010s
250 births
- 2020s 68
2020s
68 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 250 births (40% of all-time use).
How Sriram 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 Sriram's total volume
Sriram vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Sriram by state
Where Sriram concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 83 | 13.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 13 | 2.1% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Sriram's total US births 13.4%
Even split
83 of 621 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sriram? ▼
Since 1979, Social Security records show 621 babies named Sriram. Today it holds rank #6599 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2008, with 37 births.
When was Sriram most popular? ▼
Sriram was most popular in the 2010s decade with 250 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Sriram most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sriram are California (83 births), Texas (13 births), North Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Sriram been used? ▼
Records for Sriram go back to 1979, giving 47 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Sriram? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Srikar, Srihan, Sriyan, Srihaan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Sriram's data
- Sriram's decade-level peak was the 2010s (250 total births); usage has since declined to 68 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Srirams (83 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 Sriram
Nearby Names Like Sriram
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sriram
Srikar Boy
488 births
Srihan Boy
#13233 390 births
Sriyan Boy
#3096 374 births
Srihaan Boy
#8212 171 births
Srijan Boy
163 births
Compare Sriram side by side: Sriram vs Srikar Sriram vs Srihan Sriram vs Sriyan
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Sriram
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, 1979–2025 (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. "Sriram: #6599 Boys' Name - 621 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sriram. 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 Sriram 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.