Shivansh
Borrowed from Sanskrit शिवांश (śivāṃśa).
Every Shivansh since 2004 — 1,229 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shivansh
Shivansh is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,211 in 2025 with 168 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2004, 1,229 American babies have been named Shivansh. Its peak came in 2025, when 168 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 Shivansh stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shivansh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 168 | #1,211 |
| 2024 | 115 | #1,538 |
| 2023 | 122 | #1,479 |
| 2022 | 110 | #1,606 |
| 2021 | 90 | #1,781 |
| 2020 | 103 | #1,590 |
| 2019 | 137 | #1,334 |
| 2018 | 87 | #1,775 |
| 2017 | 64 | #2,152 |
| 2016 | 57 | #2,332 |
| 2015 | 42 | #2,854 |
| 2014 | 28 | #3,765 |
| 2013 | 37 | #3,048 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,686 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7,971 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9,544 |
| 2009 | 5 | #14,182 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10,856 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,726 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,564 |
| 2004 | 6 | #11,145 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shivansh mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit शिवांश (śivāṃśa).
How popular is the name Shivansh in 2025?
Shivansh ranked #1,211 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 168 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shivansh?
1,229 babies have been named Shivansh in the United States since 2004, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shivansh most popular?
Shivansh peaked in 2025, when 168 newborns received the name.
Is Shivansh a boy or girl name?
Shivansh is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shivansh rising or falling?
Shivansh is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.