Boy · #10,889 in 2026

Swastik

Name: Popularity of the name Swastik in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Swastik, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

The swastika is a symbol that has been used in many cultures and religions of Eurasia, as well as a few in Africa and the Americas, for thousands of years. The swastika was and continues to be used as a symbol of divinity and spirituality in several religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.

Current Rank

#10,889

Peak Rank

#9,639 (2014)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2014

First Year

2024

Last Year

2014

Peak Year

#9639

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Swastik

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

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Origin & history

European uses of swastikas are often treated in conjunction with cross symbols in general, such as the sun cross of Bronze Age religion . Beyond its certain presence in the " proto-writing " symbol systems, such as the Vinča script , which appeared during the Neolithic , nothing certain is known about the symbol's origin. [ citation needed ]

The Story of Swastik

Swastik first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2014, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 7 Swastiks were born — ranking #9,639 that year. As of 2026, Swastik ranks #10,889 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 13 Swastiks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Swastik

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

Swastika
Swastica
Spastic
Cystic
Cistic
Sweepstake
Swastikas
Stasik
Spacek
Cirrhotic
Sciatic
Static

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Swastik

What does the name Swastik mean?

How popular is Swastik in 2026?

In 2026, Swastik ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Swastik most popular?

Swastik reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #9,639 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Swastik a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Swastik is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Swastik?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Swastik include Falco, Kellam, Sa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Swastik

Swastik is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2014 and has accumulated 13 births in the dataset. Swastik's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #9,639. Use the chart and map above to compare Swastik'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.