Sriram
Sriram is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Auspicious Rama or Lord Rama.
Origin and history
Sriram is a traditional Indian name derived from Sanskrit, combining 'Sri' (a respectful title meaning lord or auspicious) and 'Ram' (referring to the Hindu deity Rama). It is predominantly used within Indian-American communities and remains a moderately rare choice in the United States. The name carries strong cultural significance and deep historical roots.
Popularity in the United States
621 babies in the United States have been named Sriram since 1880. It ranks #4055 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1859.
States where it is most popular
- CA (82.2 %)
- TX (12.9 %)
- NC (5 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 52 |
| 2000-2010 | 246 |
| 2010-2019 | 250 |
| 2020-2029 | 68 |
Famous people named Sriram
- Sriram Krishnan: Venture Capitalist, Podcaster
Fun facts
- The prefix 'Sri' is an ancient Sanskrit term signifying wealth, grace, and auspiciousness often prepended to sacred names.
- While historically uncommon in early U.S. records, Sriram has seen steady representation in recent decades.