Declining since 2012, #5,045 for boys today.
Popularity of Satvik since 2000
Babies named Satvik per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 178 |
| 2010s | 240 |
| 2020s | 74 |
Meaning & origin
Satvik is a Sanskrit name with deep roots in Hindu philosophy, derived from 'sattva', the quality of goodness and harmony. First recorded in the U.S. in 2000, it reached its peak rank of #5,045 in 2013 before gradually declining; by 2025, approximately 1 in 89,899 newborns receive the name. The trajectory shows a falling trend since 2012, with Texas as the top state for this name. It remains a culturally meaningful choice for families seeking a name that embodies virtue and spiritual balance.
Derived from Sanskrit 'sāttvika' (सात्त्विक), meaning 'pure, virtuous, or pertaining to sattva (goodness, harmony)'. The term appears in Hindu scriptures such as the Bhagavad Gita, where sattva is one of the three gunas (qualities) of nature. As a name, it reflects a spiritual aspiration toward purity and balance.
Where Satvik is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sat
Variants: Sattvik, Saatvik
Sibling names for Satvik
Names that share Satvik's style, for a brother or sister.
