Shiv Name Popularity and Statistics
Shiv 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 Shiv?
Shiv is spelled S-H-I-V. The name has 4 letters.
Shiv Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,753
Recorded Births92
- Boys usage rose 23 places to #1,753 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Shiv Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 92 | #1,753 |
| 2024 | Boys | 92 | #1,776 |
| 2023 | Boys | 91 | #1,774 |
| 2022 | Boys | 88 | #1,826 |
| 2021 | Boys | 69 | #2,096 |
| 2020 | Boys | 73 | #1,962 |
| 2019 | Boys | 64 | #2,188 |
| 2018 | Boys | 69 | #2,065 |
| 2017 | Boys | 78 | #1,871 |
| 2016 | Boys | 82 | #1,828 |
| 2015 | Boys | 73 | #1,983 |
| 2014 | Boys | 87 | #1,730 |
| 2013 | Boys | 70 | #1,964 |
| 2012 | Boys | 68 | #2,036 |
| 2011 | Boys | 61 | #2,145 |
| 2010 | Boys | 67 | #2,037 |
| 2009 | Boys | 69 | #2,010 |
| 2008 | Boys | 71 | #1,981 |
| 2007 | Boys | 79 | #1,830 |
| 2006 | Boys | 69 | #1,943 |
| 2005 | Boys | 58 | #2,114 |
| 2004 | Boys | 64 | #1,911 |
| 2003 | Boys | 58 | #1,987 |
| 2002 | Boys | 59 | #1,888 |
When Was Shiv 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.
2025 · Boys
92 recorded births
National rank #1,753
2024 · Boys
92 recorded births
National rank #1,776
2023 · Boys
91 recorded births
National rank #1,774
2022 · Boys
88 recorded births
National rank #1,826
Where Shiv Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NJ | #576 | 12 |
| IL | #935 | 8 |
| GA | #1,096 | 7 |
| NC | #1,277 | 5 |
| NY | #1,410 | 7 |
| CA | #1,438 | 12 |
| TX | #2,574 | 5 |