Declining since 2006, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Gauri since 1979
Babies named Gauri per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 50 |
| 2000s | 239 |
| 2010s | 181 |
| 2020s | 99 |
Meaning & origin
Gauri first entered U.S. Social Security records in 1979. Its peak popularity occurred in 2005, reflecting growing awareness of Indian names during that era. Since 2006, its usage has been slowly declining, yet in 2025, approximately 1 in 107,151 newborn girls received the name. California, with its large Indian diaspora, is the top state for Gauri.
Gauri derives from Sanskrit गौरी (gaurī), meaning 'fair, white, golden.' In Hinduism, Gauri is a name of the goddess Parvati, the consort of Shiva, representing purity and devotion. The name has been widely used in India and among Hindu communities globally.
Where Gauri is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gau
Sibling names for Gauri
Names that share Gauri's style, for a brother or sister.
