Sharvil
A name of Hindu origin meaning "God's archer" or "God's arrow".
Name Census estimates that about 276 living Americans carry the first name Sharvil. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sharvil today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sharvil births was 2024 (41 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sharvil. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Sharvil with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
276
~ 1 in 1,241,864 Americans
Peak year
2024
41 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,031
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Sharvil: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sharvil from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 173 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sharvil 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 Sharvil during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sharvils live
Origin
Meaning and history of Sharvil
The name Sharvil is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit words "Sharva" and "Ila," which together can be interpreted as "one who protects or rules the earth."
In Hindu mythology, Sharvil is sometimes associated with Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities in the Hindu pantheon. Lord Shiva is often referred to as "Sharva" or "Sharveshwara," which means the lord or ruler of all. This connection suggests that the name Sharvil may have been used to honor or pay homage to this revered deity.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Sharvil can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, such as the Vedas and Puranas. However, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact time period when the name first appeared, as these texts were compiled over several centuries and often consist of oral traditions that were passed down through generations.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Sharvil. One of the earliest recorded was Sharvil Deva, a renowned Hindu scholar and philosopher who lived in the 9th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the study of Advaita Vedanta, a non-dualistic school of Hindu philosophy.
Another prominent figure was Sharvil Tiwari, a 12th-century Hindu mathematician and astronomer from the Indian subcontinent. He is credited with making significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the areas of algebra and trigonometry.
In more recent times, Sharvil Patel was an Indian freedom fighter who played an active role in the struggle for independence from British rule. He was born in 1896 and participated in several non-violent protests and civil disobedience movements led by Mahatma Gandhi.
Sharvil Nanavati was an Indian naval officer who gained notoriety in the 1950s for his involvement in a high-profile criminal case known as the Nanavati Case. The case, which centered around his killing of his wife's lover, became a controversial topic and sparked debates about morality and the legal system in India.
Finally, Sharvil Rajpal is a contemporary Indian actor and model who has appeared in various television shows and films. He was born in 1985 and is known for his roles in popular TV series such as "Diya Aur Baati Hum" and "Kundali Bhagya."
People
Sharvil + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sharvil as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sharvil: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sharvil?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 276 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sharvil 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 1,241,864 US residents.
Is Sharvil a common name?
We classify Sharvil as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 278 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sharvil most popular?
The single biggest year for Sharvil was 2024, when 41 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sharvil is about 6 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 Sharvil in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sharvil a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sharvil 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 Sharvil still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sharvil 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 Sharvil 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 named Sharvil?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Sharvil at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.