Gautam Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationGOW-tum / /ˈɡɔːtəm/Sanskrit; Indian
Meaning
Sanskrit: 'the one who has attained his goals'; Indian: 'Buddha'
Historical & Cultural Background
Gautam is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Gautama', which is associated with the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama. The name is prevalent in Indian culture and is often linked to wisdom and enlightenment. Gautam is also a common surname in India, particularly among certain communities. The name has been used in various religious and philosophical contexts throughout history.
Trend Summary
Gautam has seen moderate popularity in the US, particularly within Indian communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Gautama
- Gautam Singh
International Variants
- Gautama (Sanskrit)
- Gautam (Hindi)
Famous people named Gautam
Gautam Buddha was the founder of Buddhism and is revered as a spiritual leader.
Gautam Gambhir is an Indian cricketer and politician known for his contributions to Indian cricket.
Gautam Adani is an Indian billionaire industrialist and the founder of the Adani Group.
Gautam Menon is an Indian film director and producer known for his work in Tamil cinema.
Fictional characters named Gautam
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gautam was first seen in the United States in 1972. Gautam has ranked as high as #1372 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Gautam has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Gautam (2017)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 16 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 25 |
| 2001 | 23 |
| 2002 | 19 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 28 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 9 |