Holding steady.
Popularity of Suresh since 1964
Babies named Suresh per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 17 |
| 1970s | 76 |
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Suresh is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'Lord of the gods.' It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1964 and saw its peak usage in 1979. Since then, its frequency has been stable but low, and it has not ranked in the top 1000 names in recent years. The name is most commonly found in Indian-American communities. While top states data is not available, Suresh remains a familiar name in Hindu families.
Suresh is a compound of the Sanskrit words 'sura' (god) and 'isha' (lord), yielding 'Lord of the gods.' It is primarily used as a given name in India and among Hindu communities worldwide. The name has been common in South India for decades.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Suri
Variants: Suresh, Sureish
Sibling names for Suresh
Names that share Suresh's style, for a brother or sister.
