Rising since 2000, #1,267 for boys today.
Popularity of Shaurya since 2000
Babies named Shaurya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 255 |
| 2010s | 861 |
| 2020s | 589 |
Meaning & origin
Shaurya, meaning 'bravery' or 'courage' in Sanskrit, entered U.S. records in 2000 and has been steadily rising in popularity. It peaked at rank 1267 in 2025, with about 1 in 11,020 baby boys receiving the name. The name is most common in Washington, New Jersey, and Indiana. Its trajectory shows consistent growth over the past two decades, reflecting a broader trend of Sanskrit names gaining favor in the United States.
Shaurya derives from the Sanskrit root शूर (shura), meaning 'hero' or 'brave', and is a common given name in India and among Hindu communities. It has been used as a first name since ancient times, appearing in epic literature, and has seen increasing popularity in the 21st century.
Where Shaurya is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Shaurya” around the world
Where Shaurya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
5
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Sibling names for Shaurya
Names that share Shaurya's style, for a brother or sister.
