Rising since 2007, #1,204 for boys today.
Popularity of Shivansh since 2004
Babies named Shivansh per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 486 |
| 2020s | 708 |
Meaning & origin
Shivansh is a modern synthetic name rooted in Sanskrit, formed by joining 'Shiva' with the suffix 'ansh' (part). It entered U.S. records in 2004 and has been consistently rising, achieving a rank of 1204 in 2025. That year, approximately 1 in 10,167 baby boys were named Shivansh, marking its peak year to date. The name's trajectory has been upward since 2007, reflecting a growing preference for meaningful, deity-inspired names among Indian-American families. Top states include New Jersey, Maryland, and Kentucky, areas with notable South Asian populations. The name is often chosen to honor Lord Shiva while offering a distinctive, contemporary sound.
Shivansh is a modern Hindi name combining 'Shiva' (the Hindu deity) with the suffix 'ansh' meaning 'part' or 'portion'. Thus, it conveys the idea of being a part or incarnation of Shiva. The name has gained popularity in India and among the Indian diaspora since the early 2000s.
Where Shivansh is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Shivansh” around the world
Where Shivansh lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
5
babies in 2025
New Zealand
12
babies in 2025
Quebec
6
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shivu, Shiv, Vansh
Variants: Shivaansh
Sibling names for Shivansh
Names that share Shivansh's style, for a brother or sister.
