Shriyan
An Indian masculine name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "lucky" or "fortunate."
Name Census estimates that about 470 living Americans carry the first name Shriyan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Shriyan today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shriyan births was 2024 (57 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shriyan. 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 Shriyan with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
470
~ 1 in 729,265 Americans
Peak year
2024
57 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,432
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Shriyan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shriyan 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 224 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
Shriyan 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 Shriyan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Shriyans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, California, Pennsylvania recorded the most babies named Shriyan, while Pennsylvania, California, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 33 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Shriyan
The given name Shriyan has its roots in the Sanskrit language, which originated in ancient India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Shriyam," which means prosperity, wealth, and auspiciousness. The earliest known use of this name dates back to the Vedic period, around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE, when it was commonly used in Hindu scriptures and texts.
Shriyan is a popular Hindu name, and it is mentioned in several ancient Indian texts, including the Puranas and the Upanishads. In the Bhagavad Gita, one of the most revered Hindu scriptures, the name Shriyan is associated with Lord Krishna, who is often referred to as the embodiment of prosperity and wealth.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shriyan dates back to the 5th century BCE, when a Hindu scholar and philosopher named Shriyan Acharya was known for his contributions to the field of Nyaya philosophy. Another notable figure with this name was Shriyan Mishra, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 12th century CE and authored several works on Hindu philosophy and literature.
In the medieval era, the name Shriyan gained popularity among the Rajput warriors and rulers of northern India. One of the most famous Rajput kings with this name was Shriyan Singh, who ruled over the Mewar kingdom in Rajasthan during the 16th century. He was known for his valor and military prowess, and he played a significant role in defending his kingdom against the Mughal invaders.
Another prominent historical figure with the name Shriyan was Shriyan Nath, a Hindu mystic and saint who lived in the 15th century CE. He was a renowned spiritual leader and founded the Nath sect, which is still followed by many devotees in India and Nepal.
In more recent times, one of the most notable individuals with the name Shriyan was Shriyan Ramakrishnan, an Indian mathematician and computer scientist who made significant contributions to the field of computational complexity theory. He was born in 1957 and received the prestigious Rolf Nevanlinna Prize in 1994 for his groundbreaking work in this area.
Overall, the name Shriyan has a rich cultural and historical significance in the Hindu tradition, and it has been borne by numerous scholars, saints, rulers, and intellectuals throughout the centuries.
People
Shriyan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shriyan 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
Shriyan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shriyan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 470 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shriyan 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 729,265 US residents.
Is Shriyan a common name?
We classify Shriyan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 473 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shriyan most popular?
The single biggest year for Shriyan was 2024, when 57 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shriyan is about 8 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 Shriyan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shriyan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shriyan 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 Shriyan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shriyan 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 Shriyan 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 have Shriyan as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.