Shivam
Shivam is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Auspicious, auspiciousness, or gracious.
Origin and history
Shivam is a male given name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the name of the Hindu deity Shiva. It conveys qualities of auspiciousness, goodness, and grace. In the United States, it is moderately used, primarily within South Asian American communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,558 babies in the United States have been named Shivam since 1880. It ranks #3188 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1777.
States where it is most popular
- CA (34.2 %)
- NJ (32.3 %)
- IL (12.7 %)
- NY (8.6 %)
- TX (6.4 %)
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 | 30 |
| 1990-2000 | 444 |
| 2000-2010 | 534 |
| 2010-2019 | 400 |
| 2020-2029 | 150 |
Famous people named Shivam
- Shivam Patil: Actor, Dancer
- Shivam Dube: Cricketer
Fun facts
- Shivam stems from the ancient Sanskrit word for auspiciousness and is closely linked to Lord Shiva.
- Over 1,500 boys have been given the name Shivam in the United States since SSA records began.