Shreyank
A name of Sanskrit origin meaning "the highest good" or "greatest welfare".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Shreyank. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Shreyank today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shreyank births was 2013 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shreyank. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Shreyank. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2013
6 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2013 SSA rank
#11,940
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Shreyank: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Shreyank 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 Shreyank 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 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Shreyank
The name Shreyank has its linguistic origins in Sanskrit, an ancient classical language of the Indian subcontinent. It is a combination of the words "shreya" and "anka," with "shreya" meaning "better" or "auspicious," and "anka" translating to "a mark or sign." Together, the name Shreyank can be interpreted to mean "a good or auspicious sign."
Sanskrit, which dates back to the second millennium BCE, was the primary language of Hinduism's sacred texts, known as the Vedas. While it is uncertain if the name Shreyank appears directly in these ancient scriptures, its roots are undoubtedly deeply embedded in the Sanskrit language and its cultural significance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shreyank can be traced back to the 8th century CE, when it was borne by a renowned scholar and philosopher, Shreyank Acharya. He was widely respected for his contributions to the field of Nyaya, one of the six schools of Hindu philosophy.
In the 12th century, Shreyank Raghunandan emerged as a prominent figure in the Nath tradition, a spiritual movement within Hinduism. He is remembered for his poetic works and his teachings on the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment.
Moving forward in history, the 16th century witnessed the birth of Shreyank Mishra, a celebrated poet and writer from the Mughal Empire. His works were influential in shaping the literary landscape of the time and are still studied today.
The name Shreyank also found its way into the annals of Indian classical music. Shreyank Pandit, born in the 18th century, was a revered vocalist and proponent of the Gwalior gharana, one of the prominent musical traditions of India.
In more recent times, Shreyank Khare, a renowned Indian mathematician and computer scientist, made significant contributions to the field of theoretical computer science in the late 20th century. His work on automata theory and formal languages has had a lasting impact on the development of computer science.
While the name Shreyank has its roots in the ancient Sanskrit language and Hindu culture, its meaning and significance have transcended geographical and religious boundaries. Its connection to auspiciousness and positivity has made it a popular choice for parents across various communities in the Indian subcontinent and beyond.
People
Shreyank + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shreyank 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
Shreyank: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shreyank?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shreyank 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Shreyank a common name?
We classify Shreyank as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shreyank most popular?
The single biggest year for Shreyank was 2013, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shreyank is about 14 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 Shreyank in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shreyank a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shreyank 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 Shreyank still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shreyank 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 Shreyank 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 called Shreyank?
Want to know how many people share the name Shreyank? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.