Sourish
A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 62 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Sourish is a two-syllable boy's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With only 62 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Sourish is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Sourish is a boy's baby name of Bengali and Sanskrit origin, from the Sanskrit Surish or Sourish — a name for Lord Vishnu or Indra, meaning 'lord of the gods' or 'king of heaven.' It is used in Bengali Hindu families as a name with divine significance.
Sourish carries the grandeur of Sanskrit divine names. In Bengali-American families, it represents a connection to Hindu devotional tradition — a name that places a child under the protection of the divine from birth.
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Sourish is cataloged under the Sanskrit naming tradition. Names from the Sanskrit tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Sourish has been recorded as a boy's name since 2004, with 62 total births. Browse the Sanskrit names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Sourish has 8+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2004.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 34 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 28 | — |
The Story of Sourish
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2009, Sourish is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Sourish are most likely born between 2004 and 2013.
How rare is Sourish?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Sourish is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2004, peaked in the 2010s with 34 births that decade.
Sourish by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(8 years, 2004–2013)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 7 | #10574 |
| 2012 | 8 | #9582 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7978 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8694 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7619 |
| 2007 | 6 | #12152 |
| 2005 | 5 | #13082 |
| 2004 | 6 | #11164 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2004–2013