UK boy's name
Gowtham
A masculine Hindu name meaning the essence of divinity.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Gowtham is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Gowtham popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4747, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2015 to 2015. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Gowtham is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Gowtham. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Gowtham ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 3 boys were registered as Gowtham.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Gowtham as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4747
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
2015
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Gowtham mean?
The name Gowtham is of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word 'Gautama', which means 'belonging to the illustrious Gautama clan'. It is believed to have originated during the Vedic period, around 1500-500 BCE, in the Indian subcontinent.
The name is closely associated with Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Born as Siddhartha Gautama in the 5th or 6th century BCE, he is revered as an enlightened spiritual teacher whose teachings formed the foundation of Buddhism. The name Gautama is deeply rooted in Buddhist scriptures and literature.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Gowtham can be found in the ancient Indian epic 'Ramayana', where it is used as the name of a sage. In the epic, Gowtham is described as a renowned sage who lived in the forest and imparted wisdom to Prince Rama during his exile.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Gowtham. One prominent example is Gowtham Buddhi Siddhar, a revered Tamil Siddha (mystic) who lived in the 6th century CE and is credited with contributions to the field of Siddha medicine, a traditional system of healing in South India.
Another notable individual was Gowtham Buddha Siththar, a Tamil Siddha who lived in the 8th century CE and was renowned for his knowledge of alchemy and medicine. His works, such as the 'Gowtham Buddha Siththar Nool', are considered valuable resources in the study of Siddha medicine.
In the field of literature, Gowtham Narayana Nayudu (1850-1925) was a prominent Telugu writer and poet from Andhra Pradesh, India. He is best known for his literary works, including the famous poem 'Veyipadagalu', which is a masterpiece of Telugu literature.
Gowtham Nanda Kishore (1858-1936) was an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer from Andhra Pradesh. He played an active role in the Indian independence movement and advocated for the abolition of the caste system and the upliftment of women's education.
In more recent times, Gowtham Krishnaa Raju (born 1986) is an Indian film actor and producer who has appeared in several Telugu and Tamil movies. He is known for his roles in films such as 'Radha' and 'Baava'.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Gowtham by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Gowtham was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4747 | 3 | 1 |
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- Georgie 1,872
- Gary 1,575
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FAQ
Gowtham: questions and answers
How popular is the name Gowtham in the UK right now?
In 2015, Gowtham was ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Gowtham most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 3 babies registered as Gowtham in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Gowtham?
A masculine Hindu name meaning the essence of divinity.
How many people are called Gowtham in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Gowtham across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.