Shashank
Borrowed from Sanskrit शशांक (śaśāṃka).
Every Shashank since 1993 — 336 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shashank
Shashank is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1993, 336 American babies have been named Shashank. Its peak came in 2003, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Shashank stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shashank year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 9 | #8,761 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 7 | #10,564 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,685 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,556 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,765 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,936 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4,820 |
| 2009 | 22 | #4,570 |
| 2008 | 17 | #5,450 |
| 2007 | 22 | #4,476 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,830 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,605 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4,968 |
| 2003 | 36 | #2,773 |
| 2002 | 14 | #5,351 |
| 2001 | 29 | #3,134 |
| 2000 | 15 | #5,003 |
| 1995 | 5 | #10,083 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shashank mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit शशांक (śaśāṃka).
How popular is the name Shashank in 2025?
Shashank did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Shashank?
336 babies have been named Shashank in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shashank most popular?
Shashank peaked in 2003, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Shashank a boy or girl name?
Shashank is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shashank rising or falling?
Shashank is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.