Boy · #5,336 in 2026

Shiven

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

Current Rank

#5,336

Peak Rank

#2,594 (2013)

Total Babies

515

5-Yr Trend

+1%

2001

First Year

2026

Last Year

2013

Peak Year

#2594

Peak Rank

515

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shiven

The earliest SSA record of Shiven as a baby boy name dates back to 2001, when 11 babies received it. 2013 was its biggest year on record, with 46 newborns named Shiven — #2,594 in the national rankings. About 46% of every Shiven on record arrived during the 2010s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Shiven ranks #5,336 for baby boys with 18 births, holding steady (+1%). All told, over 515 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2000s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Where is Shiven most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

India
52%
South Africa
27%
United States
10%
FJ
6%
Canada
5%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Shiven

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

Shaven
Shoven
Shavon
Jivin
Shavonne
Chauvin
Liven
Jovan
Jeevan
Joven
Chevon
Geven

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shiven

What does the name Shiven mean?

Shiven is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2001. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shiven in 2026?

In 2026, Shiven ranks #5,336 among boys' names in the U.S., with 18 babies given the name that year.

When was Shiven most popular?

Shiven reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #2,594 that year with 46 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Shiven most popular?

Shiven has historically been most popular in New Jersey, California, Illinois. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Shiven.

Is Shiven a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Shiven?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shiven include Moussa, Yeray, Clee. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shiven

Shiven is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 515 births in the dataset. Shiven's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #2,594. Use the chart and map above to compare Shiven'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.