Shourya
Every Shourya since 2005 — 506 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shourya
Shourya is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,371 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 2005, 506 American babies have been named Shourya. Its peak came in 2015, when 48 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Shourya stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shourya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #4,371 |
| 2024 | 26 | #4,176 |
| 2023 | 19 | #5,220 |
| 2022 | 25 | #4,282 |
| 2021 | 25 | #4,217 |
| 2020 | 31 | #3,555 |
| 2019 | 42 | #2,933 |
| 2018 | 42 | #2,883 |
| 2017 | 39 | #3,060 |
| 2016 | 45 | #2,721 |
| 2015 | 48 | #2,596 |
| 2014 | 27 | #3,871 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,955 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,946 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,940 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4,216 |
| 2009 | 15 | #6,043 |
| 2008 | 10 | #8,213 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6,214 |
| 2006 | 5 | #13,708 |
| 2005 | 6 | #11,257 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shourya in 2025?
Shourya ranked #4,371 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shourya?
506 babies have been named Shourya in the United States since 2005, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shourya most popular?
Shourya peaked in 2015, when 48 newborns received the name.
Is Shourya a boy or girl name?
Shourya is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shourya rising or falling?
Shourya has been roughly stable over the past decade.