Holding steady.
Popularity of Saurav since 1996
Babies named Saurav per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 102 |
| 2010s | 81 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Saurav is a Sanskrit name meaning 'divine' or 'celestial', first recorded in the United States in 1996. Its peak year was 2004, and the name has shown stable usage since then, though it does not rank in the top names. The name is more common in South Asian communities and reflects a tradition of spiritually meaningful names. Saurav shares stylistic similarities with other Sanskrit-derived names like Arjun and Ananya.
Saurav derives from the Sanskrit word 'saurava', meaning 'divine' or 'celestial', related to 'sura' (god) and 'su' (good). It is a common given name in India and Nepal, particularly among Hindu communities, where it has been in use for decades. The name became more widely used in the late 20th century, especially in the 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sau, Saur, Rav
Variants: Sourav
Sibling names for Saurav
Names that share Saurav's style, for a brother or sister.
