1,203births recorded
3Countries
2Variants
2014Peak · United States
#7679United States 2025
Gautam is a boy name family recorded 1,203 times in 3 countries since 1972. It ranks highest today in the United States (#7679 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 2014, at 1.5 births per 100,000. Elsewhere it is mostly given as Gautham (France).
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Gautam
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gautam | English | 712 | 🇺🇸 United States | #7679 | 2008 | ▼ 35 % |
| Gautam | English | 21 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2013 | – |
| Gautham | English | 454 | 🇺🇸 United States | #9714 | 2015 | ▼ 77 % |
| Gautham | English | 11 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2016 | – |
| Gautham | English | 5 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2008 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Gautam ↔ Gautham — spelling variant
Questions about Gautam
How popular is the name Gautam?
In 2025 it ranked #7679 in the United States. Official registers record 1,203 births across 3 countries.
What is Gautam in other languages?
Gautham (English).
When was Gautam most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 2014, at 1.5 births per 100,000.
Is Gautam a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Gautam is a boy name.