Gaurav
Borrowed from Sanskrit गौरव (gaurava).
Every Gaurav since 1975 — 714 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gaurav
Gaurav is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,656 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 714 American babies have been named Gaurav. Its peak came in 2003, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Gaurav stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gaurav year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #12,656 |
| 2024 | 6 | #11,383 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #12,695 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | #12,798 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6,435 |
| 2016 | 7 | #10,005 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6,807 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,210 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,753 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6,756 |
| 2011 | 18 | #5,052 |
| 2010 | 21 | #4,573 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,166 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5,866 |
| 2007 | 27 | #3,820 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4,407 |
| 2005 | 17 | #4,899 |
| 2004 | 28 | #3,395 |
| 2003 | 36 | #2,749 |
| 2002 | 34 | #2,775 |
| 2001 | 30 | #3,014 |
| 2000 | 26 | #3,238 |
| 1995 | 17 | #3,749 |
| 1990 | 15 | #3,843 |
| 1985 | 11 | #3,889 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,648 |
| 1975 | 5 | #5,764 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gaurav mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit गौरव (gaurava).
How popular is the name Gaurav in 2025?
Gaurav ranked #12,656 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gaurav?
714 babies have been named Gaurav in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gaurav most popular?
Gaurav peaked in 2003, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Gaurav a boy or girl name?
Gaurav is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gaurav rising or falling?
Gaurav is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.