Boy · #10,889 in 2026

Shivan

Name: Popularity of the name Shivan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Shivan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,889

Peak Rank

#5,924 (2023)

Total Babies

200

5-Yr Trend

+25%

1986

First Year

2024

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#5924

Peak Rank

200

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shivan

Shivan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1986, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 15 Shivans were born — ranking #5,924 that year. As of 2026, Shivan ranks #10,889 for baby boys with 6 births, rising sharply (+25% over the past five years). In total, more than 200 Shivans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Shivan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shivan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Shoven
Shaven
Shavon
Shavonne
Shriven
Chevon
Shivah
Chauvin
Cheven
Shoving
Riven
Jovan

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shivan

What does the name Shivan mean?

Shivan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1986. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shivan in 2026?

In 2026, Shivan ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Shivan most popular?

Shivan reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #5,924 that year with 15 babies given the name.

Is Shivan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Shivan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Shivan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shivan include Esmond, Klark, Minas. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shivan

Shivan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1986 and has accumulated 200 births in the dataset. Shivan's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #5,924. Use the chart and map above to compare Shivan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.