Shivaansh
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "part or essence of Lord Shiva".
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the first name Shivaansh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Shivaansh today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shivaansh births was 2019 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shivaansh. 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 Shivaansh with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
122
~ 1 in 2,809,462 Americans
Peak year
2019
19 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,605
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Shivaansh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shivaansh from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 63 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
Shivaansh 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 Shivaansh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Shivaanshs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Shivaansh
The name Shivaansh is a combination of two Sanskrit words – 'Shiva' and 'Ansh'. It has its origins in the Hindu culture and religion, dating back to ancient times. The word 'Shiva' refers to one of the principal deities in Hinduism, known as the Supreme Being who creates, protects, and transforms the universe. 'Ansh' means a part or an aspect. Thus, the name Shivaansh can be interpreted as 'an aspect of Lord Shiva'.
The name finds its earliest mention in the Puranas, which are ancient Hindu texts that narrate stories related to deities, kings, and sages. It is believed that the name was first given to a character in one of the Puranas, although the exact text and story remain unclear. Over time, the name gained popularity among Hindu families, particularly in North India, as a way to honor and seek blessings from Lord Shiva.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shivaansh dates back to the 11th century CE, when it was given to a young prince in the Chahamana dynasty of Rajasthan. This prince later went on to become a renowned warrior and ruler, known for his bravery and devotion to Hinduism.
In the 16th century, there was a famous scholar and poet named Shivaansh Mishra, who hailed from the Mithila region of Bihar. He was known for his extensive contributions to Sanskrit literature, particularly in the field of poetry and philosophy.
Another notable figure with the name Shivaansh was a Marathi saint and spiritual leader who lived in the 17th century. He was revered for his teachings on devotion, compassion, and the pursuit of inner peace.
In more recent times, Shivaansh Bagrodia was a prominent industrialist and philanthropist from Kolkata, who lived from 1921 to 2008. He was known for his contributions to the development of the jute industry in India and his support for various social and educational causes.
Shivaansh Choudhary, born in 1985, is a contemporary Indian actor and model who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows. He has gained a following for his versatile performances and charming on-screen presence.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Shivaansh throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of India.
People
Shivaansh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shivaansh 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
Shivaansh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shivaansh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 122 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shivaansh 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 2,809,462 US residents.
Is Shivaansh a common name?
We classify Shivaansh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 123 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shivaansh most popular?
The single biggest year for Shivaansh was 2019, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shivaansh 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 Shivaansh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shivaansh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shivaansh 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 Shivaansh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shivaansh 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 Shivaansh 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 have Shivaansh as a first name?
See how many Americans are named Shivaansh on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.