Declining since 2015, #2,765 for boys today.
Popularity of Shlok since 2001
Babies named Shlok per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 191 |
| 2010s | 575 |
| 2020s | 302 |
Meaning & origin
Shlok entered U.S. naming records in 2001 and has seen modest but consistent use, peaking in 2014. Since 2015, its popularity has been gradually declining. The name's 1-in-37,132 incidence in 2025 places it as a distinctive choice, most common in California. Shlok carries deep cultural significance rooted in Sanskrit tradition, appealing to families who value heritage and spiritual meaning. Its sound is simple yet resonant, and its spelling is straightforward in English.
Shlok derives from the Sanskrit word 'śloka' (श्लोक), meaning a verse, stanza, or hymn, particularly those composed in the classical meter used in Hindu epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata. The name has been used in India for centuries, often chosen by families with a reverence for traditional learning and spirituality.
Where Shlok is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Shlok” around the world
Where Shlok lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shlu
Variants: Shloka, Slok
Sibling names for Shlok
Names that share Shlok's style, for a brother or sister.
