Masculine dossier · first seen 1980
Shiva
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2021
Peak births
24
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Shiva
How many people are named Shiva?
An estimated 534 living Americans are named Shiva.
How rare is Shiva?
Shiva is very rare among babies today, with 24 boys receiving the name in 2025, matching its recorded peak.
How old is the typical Shiva?
The median age of a living American named Shiva is approximately 19 years, with most bearers falling between 8 and 27 years old.
Is Shiva still popular?
Yes — Shiva is currently rising in popularity, with 24 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.3× higher than the previous decade.
1980Peak 20212025
Peak year
2021
Decline from peak
0%
2025
24
All-time
543