Gauri
Borrowed from Sanskrit गौरी (gaurī).
Every Gauri since 1979 — 594 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gauri
Gauri is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,251 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 594 American babies have been named Gauri. Its peak came in 2006, when 42 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 Gauri stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gauri year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #7,251 |
| 2024 | 22 | #5,683 |
| 2023 | 22 | #5,618 |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,305 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,069 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,336 |
| 2019 | 19 | #6,259 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,298 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,205 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,072 |
| 2015 | 18 | #6,823 |
| 2014 | 15 | #7,808 |
| 2013 | 18 | #6,834 |
| 2012 | 25 | #5,452 |
| 2011 | 20 | #6,415 |
| 2010 | 25 | #5,483 |
| 2009 | 31 | #4,723 |
| 2008 | 21 | #6,416 |
| 2007 | 34 | #4,403 |
| 2006 | 42 | #3,689 |
| 2005 | 41 | #3,609 |
| 2004 | 18 | #6,583 |
| 2003 | 18 | #6,399 |
| 2002 | 13 | #7,989 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,452 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,230 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,285 |
| 1990 | — | — |
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| 1980 | 6 | #9,459 |
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Famous people named Gauri
- Gauri Khan Producer · b. 1970
- Gauri Lankesh Social activist · 1962–2017
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gauri mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit गौरी (gaurī).
How popular is the name Gauri in 2025?
Gauri ranked #7,251 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gauri?
594 babies have been named Gauri in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gauri most popular?
Gauri peaked in 2006, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Gauri a boy or girl name?
Gauri is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gauri rising or falling?
Gauri is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Gauri?
Well-known people named Gauri include Gauri Khan (producer), Gauri Lankesh (social activist).