Kartik Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAR-tik / /ˈkɑːrtɪk/Sanskrit; Hindi
Meaning
Sanskrit: Kartikeya, the god of war; Hindi: one who is born in the month of Kartik
Historical & Cultural Background
Kartik is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Kartikeya', referring to the Hindu god of war and victory. The name is associated with the lunar month of Kartik in the Hindu calendar, which is considered auspicious. In Hindu mythology, Kartikeya is often depicted as a youthful warrior and is revered in various cultural traditions across India.
Trend Summary
Kartik has seen a steady presence in baby name trends within Indian communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Karthik
- Kartikeya
International Variants
- Kartik (Hindi)
- Karthik (Hindi)
Famous people named Kartik
Kartik Aaryan is an Indian actor known for his work in Hindi films.
Kartik Tiwari is an Indian cricketer who has played in various domestic leagues.
Kartik S. is a notable Indian entrepreneur recognized for his contributions to technology.
Kartik S. K. is a prominent Indian author known for his novels.
Fictional characters named Kartik
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kartik was first seen in the United States in 1973. Kartik has ranked as high as #1262 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Kartik has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kartik (2011)
State | Births | Share |
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CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1973 | 6 |
1979 | 7 |
1982 | 5 |
1984 | 5 |
1985 | 7 |
1986 | 7 |
1988 | 7 |
1989 | 13 |
1991 | 7 |
1992 | 8 |
1993 | 9 |
1994 | 11 |
1995 | 6 |
1996 | 14 |
1997 | 12 |
1998 | 16 |
1999 | 18 |
2000 | 21 |
2001 | 19 |
2002 | 15 |
2003 | 16 |
2004 | 14 |
2005 | 21 |
2006 | 15 |
2007 | 21 |
2008 | 17 |
2009 | 10 |
2010 | 9 |
2011 | 11 |
2012 | 12 |
2013 | 10 |
2014 | 10 |
2015 | 11 |
2016 | 5 |
2017 | 13 |
2018 | 8 |
2019 | 10 |
2020 | 12 |
2021 | 11 |
2022 | 16 |
2023 | 9 |
2024 | 11 |