Gaurav
Gaurav is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Pride, honor, respect, or dignity.
Origin and history
Gaurav is a traditional Indian male name derived from Sanskrit. It translates to pride, honor, or dignity. In the United States, it is a relatively rare given name primarily used within Indian-American communities.
Popularity in the United States
714 babies in the United States have been named Gaurav since 1880. It ranks #3962 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1911.
States where it is most popular
- CA (74.8 %)
- NY (14.8 %)
- NJ (10.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 16 |
| 1980-1990 | 142 |
| 1990-2000 | 174 |
| 2000-2010 | 252 |
| 2010-2019 | 114 |
| 2020-2029 | 16 |
Famous people named Gaurav
- Gaurav Chopra: Actor
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Sanskrit word 'Gaurava', which historically denoted importance, respect, or grandeur.