Shivom
A masculine name of Hindu origin, representing the divine unity.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Shivom. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Shivom today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shivom births was 2017 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shivom. 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 Shivom with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Shivom. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2017
7 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2017 SSA rank
#10,597
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Shivom: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Shivom 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 Shivom during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Shivom
The name Shivom has its origins in the ancient Indian Sanskrit language, tracing back to the Vedic period around 1500-500 BCE. It is a compound name derived from the words "Shiv" and "Om," both of which hold deep spiritual significance in Hindu theology and culture.
The first part, "Shiv," is a reference to the revered Hindu deity Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities of the Hindu trinity. Shiva is associated with concepts such as destruction, transformation, and renewal, representing the cosmic cycle of creation and dissolution.
The second part, "Om," is considered the most sacred and powerful mantra in Hinduism. It represents the primordial sound from which the universe was born and is believed to be the fundamental vibration that underlies all existence.
The combination of these two profound elements, "Shiv" and "Om," signifies a name imbued with spiritual depth and reverence. It symbolizes the merging of the divine and the cosmic, the embodiment of both the destructive and creative forces that govern the universe.
Historically, the name Shivom has been recorded in various ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, including the Vedas, Upanishads, and the epic poems Ramayana and Mahabharata. It was often used as a powerful invocation or mantra, believed to hold transformative and protective qualities.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Shivom was a renowned Hindu sage and philosopher who lived during the 8th century CE. His teachings and writings significantly influenced the development of Advaita Vedanta, a notable school of Hindu philosophy.
In the 12th century, a revered Hindu saint and mystic named Shivom Swami gained widespread recognition for his spiritual teachings and devotional practices. His life and works inspired many followers and left a lasting impact on the region's spiritual landscape.
During the 16th century, a renowned warrior and military leader named Shivom Singh played a pivotal role in the defense of the Rajput kingdoms against Mughal invasions. His bravery and strategic prowess were celebrated in various historical accounts and folklore.
In the 18th century, a highly respected Hindu scholar and linguist named Shivom Shastri made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Sanskrit literature. His translations and commentaries on ancient texts remain invaluable resources for scholars and academics.
In more recent times, Shivom Thapar, a celebrated Indian artist and sculptor who lived in the 20th century, gained international recognition for his innovative and thought-provoking works that blended traditional Indian aesthetics with modern sensibilities.
People
Shivom + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shivom 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
Shivom: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shivom?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shivom 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Shivom a common name?
We classify Shivom as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shivom most popular?
The single biggest year for Shivom was 2017, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shivom is about 9 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 Shivom in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shivom a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shivom 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 Shivom still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shivom 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 Shivom 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 named Shivom?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.