Gautam
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gautam first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 702 babies have been named Gautam in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gautam is past its peak , currently ranked #9,860 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,860
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Gautam
Gautam is a boy name .
Gautam is currently ranked #9,860 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gautam include Gau, Gaut, Gauty, Gautie, Gaie, and Gaukins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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