Sharv
A modern invented name of uncertain meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Sharv. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sharv today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sharv births was 2018 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sharv. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Sharv. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2018
6 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2018 SSA rank
#11,913
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Sharv: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sharv by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Sharv during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Sharv
The name Sharv has its origins in ancient Sanskrit, the classical language of India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "sharva," which means "night" or "darkness." The name can be traced back to the Vedic period, around the 2nd millennium BCE, when it was likely used as a descriptive term or a name for deities associated with the night.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sharv can be found in the Mahabharata, the ancient Indian epic dating back to around the 8th century BCE. In this epic, Sharv is mentioned as the name of a character, though details about their significance or role are scarce.
Throughout the centuries, the name Sharv has been used across various regions of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in areas where Sanskrit and its derivative languages were prevalent. It has also been associated with Hindu mythology and religious texts, where it is sometimes used as a name for certain deities or celestial beings.
One notable historical figure who bore the name Sharv was Sharv Kamal, a renowned Indian poet and scholar who lived in the 16th century CE. He was known for his contributions to Hindi literature and his works on Sufi mysticism.
Another prominent individual with the name Sharv was Sharv Dhumal, an Indian politician and former Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, who served from 2007 to 2012. He was born in 1944 and was a prominent figure in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
In the realm of art and culture, Sharv Hari Krishen was an Indian painter and artist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was known for his portraiture and depictions of historical and mythological scenes.
Moving further back in time, Sharv Gupta was a notable Indian ruler who reigned in the 6th century CE. He was the founder of the Gupta Empire, which is considered one of the golden ages of Indian civilization.
Lastly, Sharv Mishra was an influential Indian philosopher and scholar who lived in the 9th century CE. He was a renowned commentator on various Hindu philosophical texts and is credited with contributing to the development of Advaita Vedanta, a prominent school of Hindu philosophy.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Sharv, showcasing its deep roots and cultural significance in the Indian subcontinent.
People
Sharv + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sharv as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sharv: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sharv?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sharv going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Sharv a common name?
We classify Sharv as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sharv most popular?
The single biggest year for Sharv was 2018, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sharv is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Sharv in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sharv a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sharv in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Sharv still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sharv in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Sharv can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Sharv?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.