How Many People Are Named Shourya?

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

Shourya
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Shourya means 'brave warrior' in Sanskrit, making it a name steeped in strength and valor. Only 478 people in the US today share this very rare name, equating to just 1 in 690,263 Americans. With all but a handful under 30, it's clear Shourya is a rising star among modern names.

~478
Living in US
1 in 690,263
Americans
2015
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Brave warrior
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Strong
8
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

707
Worldwide Bearers
#310,684
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
659
🇺🇸 United States
19
🇹🇭 Thailand
8
🇨🇦 Canada
6
🇨🇳 China
3
🇬🇧 England
2
🇲🇾 Malaysia
2
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
1
🇫🇮 Finland
1
🇭🇺 Hungary
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
478 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 10
482
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 482 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: 2015

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
11
Modern Appeal
100
International
79

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

📜 Shourya Through the Generations

Shourya has seen steady growth since its introduction, peaking in 2015 with 48 births. Today, the vast majority of those named Shourya are under 30, indicating it's a name embraced by younger parents. As of now, there are no individuals aged 30-60 or over 60 bearing this name, highlighting its status as a genuinely contemporary choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 57
Texas 42
Massachusetts 12
North Carolina 6
New Jersey 6

✨ Similar Names to Shourya

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Shourya's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Shourya

How Many People Have the Name Shourya?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 478 people in the United States currently share the name Shourya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 690,263 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Shourya a Common or Rare Name?

Shourya 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 Shourya Mean?

Shourya means "brave warrior" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Shourya Most Popular?

The name Shourya reached peak popularity in 2015, with 48 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Shourya?

Approximately 478 people named Shourya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 482. That works out to roughly 1 in 690,263 Americans.

Is Shourya a rare name?

Shourya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 690,263 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shourya mean?

Shourya means "brave warrior" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Shourya more male or female?

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

When was Shourya most popular?

Shourya peaked in 2015 with 48 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US478
All-Time Births482
1 in X1 in 690,263
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age10
Peak Year2015
World Rank#310,684
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.