Shivansh
A masculine name of Hindu origin meaning "Lord Shiva's descendant".
Name Census estimates that about 1,053 living Americans carry the first name Shivansh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Shivansh today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shivansh births was 2019 (137 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shivansh. 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.
Key insights
- • Shivansh is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 7 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.1K
~ 1 in 325,503 Americans
Peak year
2019
137 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,539
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Shivansh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shivansh 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 539 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
Shivansh 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 Shivansh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Shivanshs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 14 states and territories. California, New Jersey, Texas recorded the most babies named Shivansh, while Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 41 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Shivansh
The name Shivansh has its origins in the Sanskrit language of ancient India. It is a combination of two words: "Shiva," which refers to the Hindu deity Shiva, and "ansh," meaning a part or portion. Taken together, Shivansh can be interpreted as "a part of Shiva" or "one with a divine connection to Lord Shiva."
The name's roots can be traced back to the Vedic period, which spans from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. During this time, Hinduism was taking shape, and the worship of deities like Shiva became widespread. It is likely that the name Shivansh emerged as a way for devotees to express their reverence for Shiva and to seek his blessings for their children.
In ancient Hindu texts, such as the Puranas and the Mahabharata, there are references to characters and sages with names containing the word "Shiva." While the specific name Shivansh may not be explicitly mentioned, its components can be found in these sacred texts, reflecting the importance of Shiva in Hindu mythology and culture.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shivansh can be found in the writings of the 7th-century Indian philosopher and scholar Adi Shankara. He is believed to have had a disciple named Shivansh, who assisted him in his efforts to revive and promote the Advaita Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Shivansh. For example, Shivansh Tiwari (1922-2003) was an Indian politician and freedom fighter who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. Shivansh Sharma (born 1985) is a contemporary Indian actor and model who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows.
Other historical figures with the name Shivansh include Shivansh Mishra (1910-1999), an Indian poet and writer known for his works in Hindi literature, and Shivansh Chaturvedi (1884-1968), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and linguist who authored numerous books on ancient Indian texts and languages.
It is worth noting that Shivansh has also been used as a surname or last name in some communities, particularly in parts of northern India. However, as per the instructions, this historical account focuses solely on the use of Shivansh as a given name.
People
Shivansh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shivansh 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
Shivansh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shivansh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,053 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shivansh 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 325,503 US residents.
Is Shivansh a common name?
We classify Shivansh as "Rare". It ranks above 90.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,060 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shivansh most popular?
The single biggest year for Shivansh was 2019, when 137 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shivansh is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Shivansh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shivansh 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.