Holding steady, #2,718 for boys today.
Popularity of Surya since 1977
Babies named Surya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 | 0 |
| 1990s | 89 | 53 |
| 2000s | 91 | 439 |
| 2010s | 90 | 449 |
| 2020s | 59 | 269 |
Meaning & origin
Surya is a name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'the sun' and has deep roots in Hindu mythology as the name of the sun god. Since its first U.S. recording in 1977, Surya has maintained a modest but steady presence, with a peak in 2009. As of 2025, it ranks 2718, with about 1 in 36342 boys receiving the name. The name has been most popular in states like Washington, Texas, and California, reflecting its use among families of South Asian heritage. Surya's stable trajectory suggests it is a familiar but uncommon choice, appreciated for its cultural and spiritual significance.
Surya is derived from Sanskrit सूर्य (sūrya), meaning 'sun'. In Hindu mythology, Surya is the name of the sun god, one of the principal deities. The name has been used across the Indian subcontinent for millennia, both as a given name and as part of compound names. It was first recorded in U.S. births in 1977 and has seen steady use since the 2000s.
Where Surya is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Surya” around the world
Where Surya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sur, Suri
Sibling names for Surya
Names that share Surya's style, for a brother or sister.
