How Many People Are Named Shilpa?

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

Shilpa
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Shilpa means 'effort' in Sanskrit, symbolizing dedication and hard work. Only 555 people named Shilpa live in the US today, making up just 1 in 595,124 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1973 with 30 births.

~555
Living in US
1 in 595,124
Americans
1973
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Effort
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Determined Hardworking Ambitious
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are natural leaders and visionaries.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

207,727
Worldwide Bearers
#5,026
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
194,832
🇺🇸 United States
4,471
🇬🇧 England
1,683
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
1,621
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
1,008
🇴🇲 Oman
593
🇨🇦 Canada
512
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
466
🇶🇦 Qatar
389
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
286

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
555 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 41
86
Would be under 30 (15%)
487
Would be 30–60 (85%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 573 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: 1973

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
42
Modern Appeal
58
International
100

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

📜 Shilpa Through the Generations

Shilpa, a name rooted in Sanskrit, has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1973. With 573 total births recorded over time, it's clear that Shilpa remains a cherished choice for many families. Today, most people named Shilpa are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a stable trend that bridges classic and modern naming styles.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 23
New Jersey 16
Illinois 10
New York 6
Texas 6

✨ Similar Names to Shilpa

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Shilpa's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Shilpa

How Many People Have the Name Shilpa?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 555 people in the United States currently share the name Shilpa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 595,124 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Shilpa a Common or Rare Name?

Shilpa 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 Shilpa Mean?

Shilpa means "effort" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Shilpa Most Popular?

The name Shilpa reached peak popularity in 1973, with 30 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 Shilpa?

Approximately 555 people named Shilpa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 573. That works out to roughly 1 in 595,124 Americans.

Is Shilpa a rare name?

Shilpa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 595,124 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shilpa mean?

Shilpa means "effort" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Shilpa more male or female?

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

When was Shilpa most popular?

Shilpa peaked in 1973 with 30 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 US555
All-Time Births573
1 in X1 in 595,124
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age41
Peak Year1973
World Rank#5,026
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.