Siddhartha
Borrowed from Sanskrit सिद्धार्थ (siddhārtha, “one who has accomplished an aim or object, successful, prosperous”), from सिद्ध (siddha, “achievement”) + अर्थ (artha…
Every Siddhartha since 1970 — 534 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Siddhartha
Siddhartha is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,600 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 534 American babies have been named Siddhartha. Its peak came in 2015, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Siddhartha stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Siddhartha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,600 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,769 |
| 2023 | 10 | #8,173 |
| 2022 | 12 | #7,196 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8,731 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,571 |
| 2019 | 27 | #3,981 |
| 2018 | 16 | #5,739 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4,724 |
| 2016 | 25 | #4,182 |
| 2015 | 33 | #3,420 |
| 2014 | 22 | #4,511 |
| 2013 | 16 | #5,618 |
| 2012 | 25 | #4,109 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,529 |
| 2010 | 19 | #5,010 |
| 2009 | 17 | #5,517 |
| 2008 | 17 | #5,453 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,554 |
| 2006 | 14 | #6,049 |
| 2005 | 17 | #5,005 |
| 2004 | 21 | #4,245 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6,194 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,674 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,379 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,986 |
| 1995 | 9 | #6,337 |
| 1990 | — | — |
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| 1975 | 6 | #5,364 |
| 1970 | 5 | #5,339 |
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Famous people named Siddhartha
- Siddhartha Mukherjee Physician · b. 1970
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Siddhartha mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit सिद्धार्थ (siddhārtha, “one who has accomplished an aim or object, successful, prosperous”), from सिद्ध (siddha, “achievement”) + अर्थ (artha, “meaning, purpose”).
How popular is the name Siddhartha in 2025?
Siddhartha ranked #7,600 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Siddhartha?
534 babies have been named Siddhartha in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Siddhartha most popular?
Siddhartha peaked in 2015, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Siddhartha a boy or girl name?
Siddhartha is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Siddhartha rising or falling?
Siddhartha is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Siddhartha?
Well-known people named Siddhartha include Siddhartha Mukherjee (physician).