Shankar Name Popularity and Statistics
Shankar is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Shankar?
Shankar is spelled S-H-A-N-K-A-R. The name has 7 letters.
Shankar Popularity in 2018
Rank#10,760
Recorded Births6
- Boys usage rose 15 places to #10,760 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2017.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Shankar Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1985 through 2018. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Boys | 6 | #10,760 |
| 2017 | Boys | 6 | #10,775 |
| 2016 | Boys | 6 | #10,744 |
| 2012 | Boys | 5 | #12,274 |
| 2004 | Boys | 5 | #11,356 |
| 2002 | Boys | 7 | #8,456 |
| 2000 | Boys | 6 | #9,112 |
| 1999 | Boys | 9 | #6,530 |
| 1997 | Boys | 9 | #6,100 |
| 1996 | Boys | 5 | #9,015 |
| 1993 | Boys | 6 | #7,638 |
| 1989 | Boys | 5 | #7,905 |
| 1985 | Boys | 5 | #6,523 |
When Was Shankar Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1999 · Boys
9 recorded births
National rank #6,530
1997 · Boys
9 recorded births
National rank #6,100
2002 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #8,456
2018 · Boys
6 recorded births
National rank #10,760