Shazeb
A masculine Arabic name meaning "of an exalted lineage or ancestry".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Shazeb. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Shazeb today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shazeb births was 2005 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shazeb. 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 Shazeb with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Shazeb. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2005
6 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2005 SSA rank
#11,248
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Shazeb: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Shazeb 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 Shazeb during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Shazeb
The name Shazeb has its origins in the Persian language and culture. It is derived from the Persian word "shazda," which means "prince" or "son of a king." The name gained popularity during the medieval period in the regions of modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and parts of Central Asia.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shazeb can be found in the historical chronicles of the Safavid Dynasty, which ruled over Persia (modern-day Iran) from the 16th to the 18th century. It is believed that the name was bestowed upon members of the royal family or those closely associated with the ruling elite.
In the 12th century, a prominent figure named Shazeb al-Din was a renowned Persian poet and philosopher. His works were widely celebrated and contributed significantly to the literary and intellectual milieu of the time. Additionally, Shazeb Khan was a prominent military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the 17th century.
Another notable bearer of the name Shazeb was a 16th-century Persian calligrapher and artist. His intricate calligraphic works adorned the walls of numerous mosques and palaces across the region. Furthermore, in the 19th century, Shazeb Ali Khan was a prominent ruler of the princely state of Rampur in British India, known for his patronage of arts and architecture.
In more recent times, Shazeb Masoud was an Afghan diplomat and politician who served as the Vice President of Afghanistan from 2004 to 2009. He played a crucial role in the country's transition to democracy after years of conflict.
The name Shazeb has a rich history and has been associated with various personalities across different eras, from poets and artists to military leaders and statesmen. Its Persian origins and connection to royalty and nobility have contributed to its enduring significance and cultural resonance.
People
Shazeb + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shazeb 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
Shazeb: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shazeb?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shazeb 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 Shazeb a common name?
We classify Shazeb 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 Shazeb most popular?
The single biggest year for Shazeb was 2005, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shazeb is about 21 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 Shazeb in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shazeb a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shazeb 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 Shazeb still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shazeb 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 Shazeb 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 Shazeb?
You can see how many Americans are named Shazeb on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.