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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Govind — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Govanni|Gowri
SanskritBoy→ Stable

Govind

go-VIND · 2 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13004 in 2022

Peak: #11225 in 2021

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13004 in 2022

Peak: #11225 in 2021

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202022

Rank #13004 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
SanskritHinduReligious2-syllableIndianTraditionalBoyMeaningfulDivineCultural Heritage
Character
divine protectionspiritual wisdomcompassionate leadershipinner strengthdevotional grace
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Govinds

principledpatrioticreformistdedicatedvisionary
STRONG
High confidence

Govind is a Sanskrit boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Govind at a Glance
Meaning:From Sanskrit meaning 'cowherd' or 'protector of cows'; a divine epithet associated with Lord Krishna in Hindu tradition.
Language root:Sanskrit · Hindi
Peak rank:#11225 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Govind Ballabh Pant
Indian Independence Leader
Similar Sound
GovindaGopalAravindRavindArvind
Similar Style
ArjunAshokRohan◈KaranVarun
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Govind
PriyaAnanya◈AdityaNikhilPoojaVedant
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Govind · Overview
Summary

Govind is a Sanskrit boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Religious · Meaningful character
Govind carries a warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
govind.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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