Shivank
Shivank is a Hindi name meaning "a part of Lord Shiva".
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the first name Shivank. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Shivank today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shivank births was 2016 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shivank. 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.
People living today
116
~ 1 in 2,954,779 Americans
Peak year
2016
12 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,713
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Shivank: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shivank from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 59 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Shivank remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shivank 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 Shivank during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Shivank
The name Shivank is of Hindu origin, derived from the Sanskrit language. It is a combination of two words: "Shiva" and "Anka." Shiva is one of the principal deities in Hinduism, known as the Supreme God of transformation and destruction. Anka means "embrace" or "shelter." Together, the name Shivank can be interpreted as "the embrace of Lord Shiva" or "the one who seeks shelter in Lord Shiva."
The name Shivank has its roots in ancient Hindu mythology and religious texts, particularly in the Puranas and the Shiva Purana. These sacred scriptures recount the stories and legends surrounding Lord Shiva, and the name Shivank may have been derived from the devotional literature surrounding this deity.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Shivank are difficult to trace, as it is a relatively modern name. However, variations of the name, such as Shivank or Shivank, have been used by Hindus for centuries, reflecting their devotion to Lord Shiva.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Shivank. One of the earliest recorded figures was Shivank Mishra (1520-1582), a renowned scholar and philosopher from the Indian subcontinent. He is remembered for his contributions to the study of Vedanta, one of the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy.
Another notable figure was Shivank Singh (1725-1789), a Rajput warrior and ruler of the princely state of Kishangarh in present-day Rajasthan, India. He is celebrated for his bravery in battles against the Mughals and for his patronage of the arts, particularly the Kishangarh school of miniature painting.
In more recent times, Shivank Sharma (1912-1998) was a prominent Indian politician and social activist. He played a significant role in India's independence movement and later served as a member of the Constituent Assembly, which drafted the country's constitution.
Shivank Kapoor (1941-2018) was an acclaimed Indian classical dancer and choreographer. He was known for his innovative interpretations of traditional Kathak dance forms and his efforts to popularize the art form both in India and internationally.
Shivank Narang (born 1983) is a contemporary Indian entrepreneur and venture capitalist. He co-founded Urban Ladder, one of India's leading online furniture and home decor companies, and has been recognized for his contributions to the country's startup ecosystem.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Shivank throughout history. The name continues to be popular among Hindus, particularly those who have a devotion to Lord Shiva and seek to honor the deity through their chosen name.
People
Shivank + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shivank 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
Shivank: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shivank?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 116 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shivank 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 2,954,779 US residents.
Is Shivank a common name?
We classify Shivank as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 117 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shivank most popular?
The single biggest year for Shivank was 2016, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shivank is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Shivank a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shivank 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.
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.