Boy · #12,142 in 2026

Srivatsa

The Shrivatsa is an ancient symbol, considered auspicious in Hinduism and other Indian religious traditions.

Current Rank
#12,142
Peak Rank
#8,731 (2006)
Total Babies
37
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2006
First Year
2019
Last Year
2006
Peak Year
#8731
Peak Rank
37
Total Count
6
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Srivatsa

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The Shrivatsa is an ancient symbol, considered auspicious in Hinduism and other Indian religious traditions.

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Origin & history
Shrivatsa means "Beloved of Shri ", an epithet of Vishnu, and a reference to his consort, the goddess Lakshmi , also called Shri. It is a mark on the chest of Vishnu , where his consort is described to reside. The Bhagavata Purana explains the origin of this mark. The story goes that a number of maharishis once gathered on the banks of the river Sarasvati to perform a yajna . A dispute arose among these sages regarding the superiority of the members of the Trimurti : Brahma , Vishnu, or Shiva . The sage Bhrigu was appointed to discover the truth of this matter, and undertook this task by trave

The Story of Srivatsa

Srivatsa first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2006, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 8 Srivatsas were born — ranking #8,731 that year. As of 2026, Srivatsa ranks #12,142 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 37 Srivatsas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Srivatsa

Phonetically similar names — useful when Srivatsa is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Srivatsa

What does the name Srivatsa mean?
The Shrivatsa is an ancient symbol, considered auspicious in Hinduism and other Indian religious traditions.
How popular is Srivatsa in 2026?
In 2026, Srivatsa ranks #12,142 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Srivatsa most popular?
Srivatsa reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #8,731 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Srivatsa a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Srivatsa is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Srivatsa?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Srivatsa include Ives, Wellesley, Keaven. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Srivatsa

Srivatsa is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 37 births in the dataset. Srivatsa's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #8,731. Use the chart and map above to compare Srivatsa's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.