How Many People Are Named Shivani?
Complete statistics for the name Shivani: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shivani means 'goddess' in Sanskrit, making it both beautiful and rare, only 1 in 117,384 Americans share this name with just 2,811 people named Shivani alive today. The majority, 68%, are under 30, showing its status as a modern, younger generation name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 25All 2,849 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: 1998Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shivani Through the Generations
Shivani peaked in popularity in 1998 with 132 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, there are 2,811 people named Shivani in the United States, with most under 30 years old. This age distribution reflects a name that's embraced by newer generations, with 1,949 individuals under 30, 900 between 30 and 60, and none over 60, indicating a relatively young demographic.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shivani's Sanskrit roots
📄 About the Name Shivani
How Many People Have the Name Shivani?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,811 people in the United States currently share the name Shivani. That works out to roughly 1 in every 117,384 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shivani a Common or Rare Name?
Shivani 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 Shivani Mean?
Shivani means "goddess" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shivani in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Shivani Most Popular?
The name Shivani reached peak popularity in 1998, with 132 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Shivani?
Approximately 2,811 people named Shivani live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,849. That works out to roughly 1 in 117,384 Americans.
Is Shivani a rare name?
Shivani is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 117,384 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shivani mean?
Shivani means "goddess" and comes from Sanskrit origins.
Is Shivani more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shivani are male and 100% are female.
When was Shivani most popular?
Shivani peaked in 1998 with 132 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.