Shiv
Variant of Shiva, from Sanskrit शिव (Śivá, “the auspicious one”).
Every Shiv since 1984 — 2,193 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shiv
Shiv is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,766 in 2025 with 92 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1984, 2,193 American babies have been named Shiv. Its peak came in 2024, when 92 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Shiv stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shiv year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 92 | #1,766 |
| 2024 | 92 | #1,793 |
| 2023 | 91 | #1,784 |
| 2022 | 88 | #1,835 |
| 2021 | 69 | #2,106 |
| 2020 | 73 | #1,976 |
| 2019 | 64 | #2,210 |
| 2018 | 69 | #2,078 |
| 2017 | 78 | #1,881 |
| 2016 | 82 | #1,842 |
| 2015 | 73 | #1,998 |
| 2014 | 87 | #1,749 |
| 2013 | 70 | #1,986 |
| 2012 | 68 | #2,044 |
| 2011 | 61 | #2,168 |
| 2010 | 67 | #2,052 |
| 2009 | 69 | #2,029 |
| 2008 | 71 | #1,999 |
| 2007 | 79 | #1,845 |
| 2006 | 69 | #1,965 |
| 2005 | 58 | #2,126 |
| 2004 | 64 | #1,930 |
| 2003 | 58 | #2,000 |
| 2002 | 59 | #1,913 |
| 2001 | 49 | #2,143 |
| 2000 | 51 | #2,011 |
| 1995 | 33 | #2,393 |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,742 |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,432 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shiv mean?
Variant of Shiva, from Sanskrit शिव (Śivá, “the auspicious one”).
How popular is the name Shiv in 2025?
Shiv ranked #1,766 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 92 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shiv?
2,193 babies have been named Shiv in the United States since 1984, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shiv most popular?
Shiv peaked in 2024, when 92 newborns received the name.
Is Shiv a boy or girl name?
Shiv is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shiv rising or falling?
Shiv is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.