Shiv
Shiv is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Auspicious, propitious, or gracious.
Origin and history
Shiv is a male name derived from Sanskrit, representing one of the principal deities of Hinduism. It is widely used among families of South Asian heritage and has seen modest, growing usage in the United States. Its short, one-syllable structure gives it a modern, punchy feel in contemporary American English.
Popularity in the United States
2,193 babies in the United States have been named Shiv since 1880. It ranks #2758 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1432.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23.6 %)
- NJ (22.3 %)
- TX (13.2 %)
- NY (12.3 %)
- IL (10.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 51 |
| 1990-2000 | 291 |
| 2000-2010 | 627 |
| 2010-2019 | 719 |
| 2020-2029 | 505 |
Famous people named Shiv
- Shiv Kapur: Golfer
Fun facts
- Shiv is a common modern form of the classical Sanskrit name Shiva.
- The name gained broader familiarity in the U.S. through the character Shiv Roy in the HBO drama Succession, though the character's full name was Siobhan.