How Many People Are Named Shahriar?

Complete statistics for the name Shahriar: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Shahriar
Very Rare
Persian

Shahriar means 'king' in Persian, making it a regal choice. Only 20 people named Shahriar live in the US today, which is just 1 in 16,174,433 Americans. The majority, 52%, are under 30, showing it's a genuinely modern name.

~246
Living in US
1 in 1,347,355
Americans
1998
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
King
🌐
Origin
Persian
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Regal Determined Confident
1
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

175,572
Worldwide Bearers
#5,991
Global Rank
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
137,011
🇮🇷 Iran
35,606
🇺🇸 United States
1,194
🇨🇦 Canada
372
🇬🇧 England
260
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
256
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
189
🇵🇰 Pakistan
82
🇸🇪 Sweden
82
🇮🇶 Iraq
63

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
20 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 29
11
Would be under 30 (52%)
10
Would be 30–60 (48%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 21 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1998

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
26
Classic Feel
20
Modern Appeal
80
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Shahriar Through the Generations

Shahriar saw its peak popularity in 1998 with 6 births, but it's remained stable since then. Today, there are 20 people named Shahriar in the US, with an average age of 29. The age distribution shows 11 under 30, 10 between 30 and 60, and none over 60, indicating it's a name for younger generations.

✨ Similar Names to Shahriar

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Shahriar's Persian roots

📄 About the Name Shahriar

How Many People Have the Name Shahriar?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 246 people in the United States currently share the name Shahriar. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,347,355 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Shahriar a Common or Rare Name?

Shahriar is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Shahriar Mean?

Shahriar means "king" and comes from Persian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Shahriar in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Shahriar Most Popular?

The name Shahriar reached peak popularity in 1998, with 6 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Shahriar?

Approximately 246 people named Shahriar live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 246. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,347,355 Americans.

Is Shahriar a rare name?

Shahriar is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,347,355 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shahriar mean?

Shahriar means "king" and comes from Persian origins.

Is Shahriar more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Shahriar are male and 0% are female.

When was Shahriar most popular?

Shahriar peaked in 1998 with 6 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US246
All-Time Births246
1 in X1 in 1,347,355
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age29
Peak Year1998
World Rank#5,991
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.