Sourik
A masculine name of Indian origin meaning "valor, bravery, and manly strength".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Sourik. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sourik today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sourik births was 2016 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sourik. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Sourik. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2016
6 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2016 SSA rank
#11,937
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Sourik: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sourik by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Sourik during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Sourik
The given name Sourik has its origins in ancient Sanskrit, one of the oldest Indo-European languages spoken on the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "saurik," which means "descendant of the sun." This suggests that the name may have been associated with sun worship or solar deities in ancient Hindu mythology.
In the early centuries of the common era, the name Sourik is mentioned in various Hindu scriptures and texts, including the Puranas and the Vedas. These ancient texts often chronicled the genealogies and lineages of kings, sages, and prominent figures of the time. The name's appearance in such revered texts indicates its widespread use and cultural significance during that period.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Sourik can be found in the Mahabharata, the great epic of ancient India. In this epic, Sourik is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought alongside the Pandava princes in the great Kurukshetra war. This reference dates back to around the 4th century BCE.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Sourik. In the 3rd century BCE, Sourik was the name of a renowned scholar and grammarian who made significant contributions to the study of Sanskrit language and literature. His works on grammar and linguistics were highly influential in shaping the development of Sanskrit scholarship.
During the medieval period, a Sourik was a prominent ruler of the Chahamana dynasty, which ruled parts of present-day Rajasthan and Gujarat in western India. This Sourik, who lived in the 12th century CE, was known for his patronage of the arts and architecture, and several magnificent temples and monuments were built under his reign.
In the realm of literature, Sourik was the name of a celebrated poet and playwright who lived in the 16th century CE during the Mughal Empire. His works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and human nature, were widely acclaimed and continue to be studied and appreciated to this day.
Another notable figure named Sourik was a renowned astronomer and mathematician who lived in the 18th century CE. His contributions to the fields of celestial mechanics and planetary motion were groundbreaking, and his theories and calculations laid the foundation for further advancements in astronomy.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Sourik, each leaving their mark on various fields and disciplines. The name's rich cultural heritage and historical significance continue to make it a popular choice for parents seeking a name with deep roots and meaning.
People
Sourik + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sourik as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sourik: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sourik?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sourik going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Sourik a common name?
We classify Sourik as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sourik most popular?
The single biggest year for Sourik was 2016, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sourik is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Sourik in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sourik a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sourik in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Sourik still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sourik in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Sourik can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Sourik?
Want to know how many Americans are named Sourik? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.