Shreyansh
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "superior" or "excellence".
Name Census estimates that about 344 living Americans carry the first name Shreyansh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Shreyansh today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shreyansh births was 2022 (39 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shreyansh. 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
344
~ 1 in 996,379 Americans
Peak year
2022
39 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,757
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Shreyansh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shreyansh 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 195 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Shreyansh remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shreyansh 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 Shreyansh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Shreyanshs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Texas, California, Ohio recorded the most babies named Shreyansh, while Pennsylvania, New Jersey, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 8 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Shreyansh
The name Shreyansh has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient classical language of the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Shreyas," which means "noble" or "better," and "Ansh," meaning "part" or "portion." Thus, the name Shreyansh can be interpreted as "a noble part" or "a better portion."
Historically, Sanskrit names have been prevalent in Hindu scriptures, ancient texts, and epics. The name Shreyansh, while not as commonly found, has its roots in the rich cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have been in use during the Vedic period, which dates back to around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shreyansh can be traced back to the 7th century CE. A notable figure with this name was Shreyansh Mishra, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived during the reign of the Pala Empire in ancient Bengal (present-day Bangladesh and the Indian states of West Bengal and Bihar).
In the 12th century, there was a renowned philosopher and logician named Shreyansh Shastri, who made significant contributions to the field of Indian philosophy and logic. His works were widely studied and discussed in academic circles of that time.
Fast forward to the 16th century, Shreyansh Acharya was a prominent Hindu priest and religious leader who played a crucial role in the propagation of Hinduism in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent. He is credited with establishing several temples and religious institutions.
In more recent history, Shreyansh Narayanan was an Indian mathematician and computer scientist who made significant contributions to the field of theoretical computer science in the 20th century. He was born in 1934 and passed away in 2001.
Another notable figure was Shreyansh Jain, an Indian businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1920 to 2010. He was the founder of the Jain Group of Companies, a conglomerate with interests in various sectors, and was also actively involved in charitable endeavors.
While the name Shreyansh is not as common as some other Sanskrit names, its rich historical and cultural significance has ensured its prevalence throughout the ages. The name continues to be bestowed upon children, carrying with it the essence of nobility and excellence.
People
Shreyansh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shreyansh 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
Shreyansh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shreyansh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 344 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shreyansh 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 996,379 US residents.
Is Shreyansh a common name?
We classify Shreyansh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 346 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shreyansh most popular?
The single biggest year for Shreyansh was 2022, when 39 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shreyansh is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Shreyansh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shreyansh 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.