Rising since 2021, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Shubham since 1996
Babies named Shubham per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 33 |
| 2000s | 148 |
| 2010s | 101 |
| 2020s | 28 |
Meaning & origin
Shubham is a name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'auspicious' and 'good fortune', commonly used in India and among the Indian diaspora. It first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1996 and reached its peak popularity in 2010, when it ranked higher than in subsequent years. Since 2021, its trajectory has been rising. In 2025, the name was given to approximately 1 in 244,011 male births. Shubham is primarily a masculine name and is an epithet of the Hindu god Shiva, reflecting its deep roots in Hindu tradition. While not common outside of Indian communities, it carries positive connotations and is a modern classic in its cultural context.
Shubham derives from the Sanskrit root 'śubh' meaning 'bright, beautiful, auspicious'. It is a common given name in India, often used as a masculine name invoking blessings and prosperity. In Hindu tradition, 'Shubham' is also an epithet for the god Shiva, symbolizing his benevolent aspect.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shubh, Shubu
Variants: Shubhankar, Shubhs, Subham
Sibling names for Shubham
Names that share Shubham's style, for a brother or sister.
