Holding steady.
Popularity of Swati since 1965
Babies named Swati per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 14 |
| 1970s | 97 |
| 1980s | 134 |
| 1990s | 95 |
| 2000s | 63 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Swati is a name of Sanskrit origin, deeply rooted in Hindu astronomical tradition as the name of a nakshatra (lunar mansion). It first appeared in U.S. records in 1965, and its popularity peaked in 1988, when it was most commonly given. Since then, its usage has remained stable but low, and it has not cracked the top 1000 in recent decades. While no state recorded high concentrations of the name, it remains a culturally significant choice within Indian-American communities.
Swati derives from the Sanskrit 'svāti', referring to the star Arcturus or the 15th nakshatra (lunar mansion) in Hindu astrology. It has been used as a given name in India, especially in Hindu families, for several decades. The name saw a notable rise in popularity in the 1980s.
Sibling names for Swati
Names that share Swati's style, for a brother or sister.
