Declining since 2009, #2,167 for boys today.
Popularity of Om since 1983
Babies named Om per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 968 |
| 2010s | 920 |
| 2020s | 411 |
Meaning & origin
The name Om has seen a unique trajectory in the United States since its first recorded use in 1983. It reached its peak popularity in 2008, after which it has gradually declined in usage. Currently ranked 2,167 in 2025, the name is given to approximately 1 in 25,880 male births. While its popularity has waned since 2009, Om remains a distinctive choice, particularly favored in states like New Jersey, Illinois, and North Carolina. Its deep spiritual resonance continues to appeal to parents seeking a name with profound cultural and religious significance.
Om is derived from the Sanskrit syllable ॐ, a sacred sound and spiritual icon in Indian religions. It first appears in the Upanishads as a mystical syllable considered the sound of the universe. As a given name, it has been used in India for centuries and gained popularity in the West in the late 20th century.
Where Om is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Aum
Sibling names for Om
Names that share Om's style, for a brother or sister.
