Shivam
Every Shivam since 1986 — 1,558 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shivam
Shivam is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,121 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1986, 1,558 American babies have been named Shivam. Its peak came in 1998, when 94 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Shivam stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shivam year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | #4,121 |
| 2024 | 31 | #3,677 |
| 2023 | 20 | #5,039 |
| 2022 | 22 | #4,677 |
| 2021 | 20 | #4,904 |
| 2020 | 31 | #3,554 |
| 2019 | 35 | #3,333 |
| 2018 | 30 | #3,688 |
| 2017 | 39 | #3,059 |
| 2016 | 29 | #3,761 |
| 2015 | 47 | #2,637 |
| 2014 | 35 | #3,210 |
| 2013 | 35 | #3,177 |
| 2012 | 47 | #2,622 |
| 2011 | 44 | #2,737 |
| 2010 | 59 | #2,234 |
| 2009 | 50 | #2,551 |
| 2008 | 51 | #2,503 |
| 2007 | 47 | #2,637 |
| 2006 | 41 | #2,819 |
| 2005 | 47 | #2,459 |
| 2004 | 47 | #2,415 |
| 2003 | 60 | #1,957 |
| 2002 | 44 | #2,365 |
| 2001 | 73 | #1,627 |
| 2000 | 74 | #1,605 |
| 1995 | 48 | #1,833 |
| 1990 | 12 | #4,635 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shivam in 2025?
Shivam ranked #4,121 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shivam?
1,558 babies have been named Shivam in the United States since 1986, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shivam most popular?
Shivam peaked in 1998, when 94 newborns received the name.
Is Shivam a boy or girl name?
Shivam is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shivam rising or falling?
Shivam is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.