Gautam

Gautam: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Gautam

  • A male given name from Sanskrit.

Etymology

Transliteration of Sanskrit गौतम (gautama)

How popular is Gautam?

10U.S. babies in 2025
#2815peak rank (1979)
712babies since 1880

Since 1880, 712 boys in the U.S. have been named Gautam. Its highest rank for boys was #2815 in 1979. In 2025, 10 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

1880192019602000202528 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Gautam FAQ

What does the name Gautam mean?

A male given name from Sanskrit. Transliteration of Sanskrit गौतम (gautama)

What is the origin of the name Gautam?

Gautam is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.

How popular is the name Gautam?

Since 1880, 712 boys in the U.S. have been named Gautam. Its highest rank for boys was #2815 in 1979. In 2025, 10 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Gautam a boy or girl name?

Gautam is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 712 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.