Boy nameCurrently #1,784 in the USSteady
Shiv
1 syllablePeak year: 20244 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Shiv's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Shiv's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Shiv |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1994 | 28 |
| 1995 | 33 |
| 1996 | 31 |
| 1997 | 45 |
| 1998 | 43 |
| 1999 | 45 |
| 2000 | 51 |
| 2001 | 49 |
| 2002 | 59 |
| 2003 | 58 |
| 2004 | 64 |
| 2005 | 58 |
| 2006 | 69 |
| 2007 | 79 |
| 2008 | 71 |
| 2009 | 69 |
| 2010 | 67 |
| 2011 | 61 |
| 2012 | 68 |
| 2013 | 70 |
| 2014 | 87 |
| 2015 | 73 |
| 2016 | 82 |
| 2017 | 78 |
| 2018 | 69 |
| 2019 | 64 |
| 2020 | 73 |
| 2021 | 69 |
| 2022 | 88 |
| 2023 | 91 |
| 2024 | 92 |
Shiv through the decades
- Shiv peaked in 2024, when 92 babies were named Shiv in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Shiv has risen 11% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Shiv currently ranks #1,784 in the US and is holding steady.