Saatvik

A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 271 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#8179 in 2024Rising fast

Meaning & Origin

Among U.S. boy's names, Saatvik currently holds position #8179. It is known but far from saturated — a name that registers without repeating.

With records spanning 2003 to 2024, Saatvik has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.

In the most recent SSA release, Saatvik ranks #8179 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.

Saatvik is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'pure,' 'virtuous,' or 'of good character' — related to sattva, one of the three gunas (qualities) in Hindu philosophy representing purity, truth, and spiritual goodness. A saatvik person is balanced, peaceful, and virtuous.

Saatvik is philosophically profound — a name that carries one of Hinduism's core spiritual ideals, a daily aspiration toward the highest quality of being.

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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Saatvik is rooted in the Sanskrit tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2003 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.

Saatvik’s rarity (271 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.

At a Glance

271

Total births

Since 2003

2016

Peak

24 births

2003

First recorded

22 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Saatvik climbed 4689 spots in the last 20 years — from #12868 to #8179.

First appeared: 2003Peak: 2016 (24 births)Current: #8179

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Saatvik
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	47	#9311	▼
2010s	172	#5703	▲
2000s	52	#9053	—

The Story of Saatvik

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2016, Saatvik is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Saatvik are most likely born between 2006 and 2024.

How rare is Saatvik?

Only about 1 in every 360,000 babies born in 2024 was named Saatvik — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2003, peaked in the 2010s with 172 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Saatvik by the numbers

Would fill 6 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(21 years, 2003–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Saatvik
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	10	#8179	-6 (-37.5%)
2023	16	#5870	+10 (166.7%)
2022	6	#12047	0
2021	6	#11866	-3 (-33.3%)
2020	9	#8592	-4 (-30.8%)
2019	13	#6706	-9 (-40.9%)
2018	22	#4582	+1 (4.8%)
2017	21	#4715	-3 (-12.5%)
2016	24	#4292	+5 (26.3%)
2015	19	#5020	-2 (-9.5%)
2014	21	#4676	+5 (31.3%)
2013	16	#5606	+2 (14.3%)
2012	14	#6247	+1 (7.7%)
2011	13	#6516	+4 (44.4%)
2010	9	#8665	-1 (-10.0%)
2009	10	#8183	+1 (11.1%)
2008	9	#8880	0
2007	9	#8788	-1 (-10.0%)
2006	10	#7887	+5 (100.0%)
2004	5	#12868	-4 (-44.4%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saatvik a boy's or girl's name?

Saatvik is primarily a boy's name.

When was Saatvik most popular?

Saatvik reached its peak popularity in 2016 with 24 births that year. It is currently ranked #8179 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Saatvik?

Saatvik is currently ranked #8179 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 271 babies since 2003.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2003–2024