UK boy's name
Shahzad
A masculine Arabic name meaning "prosperous, fortunate, successful".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shahzad is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Shahzad popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2921, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 9 births.
This profile covers 82 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 78% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 85 living people in the UK are called Shahzad. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shahzad ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 9 boys were registered as Shahzad.
- • Shahzad ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #271 in 1978.
- • About 85 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shahzad as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2921
2024
Births in 2024
7
Latest year
Peak year
2001
9 births
Estimated living
85
2026
Meaning
What does Shahzad mean?
The name Shahzad has its origins in the Persian language and culture, dating back to the medieval period in the region now known as Iran. The word "Shahzad" is derived from the Persian words "Shah" meaning "king" and "zad" meaning "born." Thus, the name Shahzad can be interpreted as "born of the king" or "of royal lineage."
In ancient Persian texts, the name Shahzad is often associated with nobility and royalty. It is believed that the name was first used by members of the ruling dynasties of Persia, such as the Sasanian Empire (224-651 CE) and the Safavid Dynasty (1501-1736 CE). These rulers would bestow the name Shahzad upon their sons or close male relatives as a symbol of their regal status.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Shahzad was Shahzad Mirza, a prince of the Safavid Dynasty who lived in the 16th century. He was known for his military prowess and served as a commander during the reign of Shah Abbas I, one of the most influential rulers of the Safavid Empire.
Another notable figure in history with the name Shahzad was Shahzad Khan, a powerful nobleman and military leader in the Mughal Empire during the 17th century. He served as the governor of several provinces and played a significant role in the expansion and consolidation of the Mughal Empire under the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb.
In the 19th century, a renowned Persian poet and scholar named Shahzad Fath Ali Khan Shushtari gained fame for his literary works and contributions to the Persian language and literature. He was born in 1807 in Shushtar, Iran, and is remembered for his mastery of various poetic forms and his efforts in preserving the rich cultural heritage of Persia.
Another noteworthy figure with the name Shahzad was Shahzad Jamal, a Pakistani politician and diplomat who served as the Foreign Minister of Pakistan from 1977 to 1979. He played a crucial role in shaping Pakistan's foreign policy during a turbulent period and was instrumental in strengthening the country's ties with the Muslim world.
Lastly, Shahzad Quraishi, a Pakistani-American businessman and entrepreneur, has made significant contributions to the field of technology and e-commerce. Born in 1974, he co-founded several successful startups and is recognized for his innovative approach and commitment to fostering entrepreneurship in the digital age.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shahzad over time
The chart below shows babies named Shahzad registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Shahzad, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shahzad by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shahzad was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3595 | 21 | 4 |
| 2010s | #4130 | 31 | 8 |
| 2000s | #3049 | 27 | 6 |
| 1990s | #2863 | 3 | 1 |
Geography
Where Shahzad is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Shahzad. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Shahzad ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #271 in 1978.
Across the UK
Shahzad in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#271 in 1978
1 years of NRS records, 4 total registered
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FAQ
Shahzad: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shahzad in the UK right now?
In 2024, Shahzad was ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Shahzad most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 9 babies registered as Shahzad in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shahzad?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "prosperous, fortunate, successful".
How many people are called Shahzad in the UK?
A total of 82 babies have been registered as Shahzad across the 19 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 4 more in Scotland.
Where is Shahzad most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Shahzad ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #271 in 1978. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.