How Many People Are Named Shrey?

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

Shrey
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Shrey means 'to prosper' in Sanskrit, making it a name rich in hope and ambition. Only 721 people in the US today share this rare name, equating to just 1 in 457,844 Americans. The majority, 99%, are under 30, highlighting its status as a modern, younger generation choice.

~721
Living in US
1 in 457,844
Americans
2010
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To prosper
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Ambitious Hopeful
3
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,125
Worldwide Bearers
#108,291
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
3,822
🇺🇸 United States
107
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
45
🇬🇧 England
29
🇹🇭 Thailand
28
🇨🇦 Canada
20
🇶🇦 Qatar
10
🇿🇦 South Africa
7
🇲🇾 Malaysia
7
🇦🇺 Australia
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
721 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
723
Would be under 30 (99%)
6
Would be 30–60 (1%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 729 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: 2010

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
17
Modern Appeal
100
International
93

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

📜 Shrey Through the Generations

Shrey emerged as a popular choice around 2010 when it peaked with 42 births, reflecting a surge in parents seeking unique names. Today, the name remains relatively uncommon, with most individuals named Shrey being under 30 years old. This trend suggests that Shrey is a name embraced by contemporary families, contributing to its slow decline as older generations pass and newer names take precedence.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 87
New Jersey 64

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Shrey's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Shrey

How Many People Have the Name Shrey?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 721 people in the United States currently share the name Shrey. That works out to roughly 1 in every 457,844 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Shrey a Common or Rare Name?

Shrey 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 Shrey Mean?

Shrey means "to prosper" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Shrey Most Popular?

The name Shrey reached peak popularity in 2010, with 42 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Shrey?

Approximately 721 people named Shrey live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 729. That works out to roughly 1 in 457,844 Americans.

Is Shrey a rare name?

Shrey is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 457,844 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shrey mean?

Shrey means "to prosper" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Shrey more male or female?

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

When was Shrey most popular?

Shrey peaked in 2010 with 42 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.

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 US721
All-Time Births729
1 in X1 in 457,844
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2010
World Rank#108,291
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.