How Many People Are Named Shiven?
Complete statistics for the name Shiven: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shiven means 'supplanter' in Sanskrit, making it a name rich in ancient symbolism. Only 474 people named Shiven live in the US today, which is just 1 in 695,618 Americans, making it very rare indeed. The majority of Shivens are under 30, with the peak year being 2013 when 46 babies were named Shiven.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom and adventure.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 13All 479 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: 2013Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shiven Through the Generations
Shiven is a name that's seen its peak and is now declining, with 479 total births recorded since its introduction. The name's popularity peaked in 2013 with 46 births, but since then, it's been on a steady decline. Today, most people named Shiven are under 30, indicating that it's a genuinely modern name embraced by younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shiven's Sanskrit roots
📄 About the Name Shiven
How Many People Have the Name Shiven?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 474 people in the United States currently share the name Shiven. That works out to roughly 1 in every 695,618 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shiven a Common or Rare Name?
Shiven 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 Shiven Mean?
Shiven means "supplanter" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shiven in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Shiven Most Popular?
The name Shiven reached peak popularity in 2013, with 46 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 Shiven?
Approximately 474 people named Shiven live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 479. That works out to roughly 1 in 695,618 Americans.
Is Shiven a rare name?
Shiven is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 695,618 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shiven mean?
Shiven means "supplanter" and comes from Sanskrit origins.
Is Shiven more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Shiven are male and 0% are female.
When was Shiven most popular?
Shiven peaked in 2013 with 46 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.