Shehroz
A Persian name meaning "beauty of the city".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Shehroz. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Shehroz today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shehroz births was 2004 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shehroz. 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 Shehroz with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Shehroz. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2004
5 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2004 SSA rank
#12,938
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Shehroz: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Shehroz 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 Shehroz 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Shehroz
The name Shehroz is of Persian origin, originating from the combination of the words "shehr" meaning city and "roz" meaning day or light. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period in regions where Persian was a prominent language, such as modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and parts of Central Asia.
The earliest recorded use of the name Shehroz can be traced back to Persian literature and historical accounts from the 10th to 12th centuries. It was a common name among the Persian nobility and literary figures of that era, reflecting the cultural significance of cities and the appreciation for poetic language.
One notable historical figure bearing the name Shehroz was a 12th-century Persian poet and scholar from Khorasan, now part of modern-day Iran and Afghanistan. His poetry and philosophical writings were widely acclaimed during his lifetime and have been preserved in various literary anthologies.
Another prominent individual named Shehroz was a 14th-century Persian calligrapher and artist from Isfahan, renowned for his intricate calligraphic works and illuminated manuscripts. His artistry and mastery of the Persian script were highly regarded and influenced generations of calligraphers.
In the 16th century, a Persian nobleman and military commander named Shehroz Khan played a significant role in the expansion of the Safavid Empire. He is documented in historical chronicles for his strategic military victories and loyalty to Shah Ismail I.
A more recent example is Shehroz Sabzwari, a 20th-century Pakistani actor and director born in 1941. He was a prominent figure in the Pakistani film industry and is remembered for his contributions to the country's entertainment sector.
Shehroz Ilahi, born in 1968, is a contemporary Pakistani singer and musician known for his fusion of traditional Pakistani music with modern elements. His musical works have gained popularity both within Pakistan and among the Pakistani diaspora globally.
People
Shehroz + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shehroz 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
Shehroz: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shehroz?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shehroz 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Shehroz a common name?
We classify Shehroz as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shehroz most popular?
The single biggest year for Shehroz was 2004, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shehroz is about 22 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 Shehroz in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shehroz a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shehroz 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 Shehroz still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shehroz 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 Shehroz 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 share the name Shehroz?
You can see how many people share the name Shehroz on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.