UK boy's name
Shanmukh
Having six mouths, referring to the Hindu god Murugan.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shanmukh is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Shanmukh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2023 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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.
Shanmukh is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Shanmukh. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shanmukh ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 3 boys were registered as Shanmukh.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shanmukh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2023
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Shanmukh mean?
The given name Shanmukh has its origins in Hindu mythology and Sanskrit language. It is a combination of two Sanskrit words, "Shan" meaning "auspicious" and "mukh" meaning "face" or "mouth". The name is derived from one of the many names and epithets of the Hindu deity Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom and remover of obstacles.
Shanmukh is also known as Shankara or Subramanya, and is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The name is mentioned in several ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, including the Puranas, the Upanishads, and the Mahabharata. It is believed that the name was first used in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the regions of South India, where the worship of Lord Ganesha and Lord Shanmukh is prevalent.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Shanmukh dates back to the 7th century CE. Shanmukha Somayaji was a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived during the reign of the Pallava dynasty in South India. He is credited with the authorship of the astronomical text "Trishatika" and is considered one of the pioneers of Indian mathematics and astronomy.
Another famous historical figure with the name Shanmukh was Shanmukha Raya, a military general who served under the Vijayanagar Empire in the 16th century. He played a significant role in the Battle of Talikota in 1565, where the Vijayanagar Empire was defeated by the combined forces of the Deccan Sultanates.
In the 18th century, Shanmukha Linga Nayudu was a prominent ruler of the Madurai Nayak kingdom in South India. He was known for his patronage of arts and literature, and his reign saw the construction of several temples and architectural marvels in the region.
Shanmukha Anjaneyulu was an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was a proponent of women's education and worked towards the upliftment of the underprivileged sections of society.
In more recent times, Shanmukha Ramachandra Raju was an Indian film director and screenwriter who made significant contributions to the Telugu cinema industry. He directed several critically acclaimed and commercially successful films during the 1960s and 1970s.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who have borne the name Shanmukh, which has its roots in Hindu mythology and is deeply rooted in the cultural traditions of the Indian subcontinent.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Shanmukh by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shanmukh 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 | #4991 | 3 | 1 |
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- Sam 20,889
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- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Shanmukh: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shanmukh in the UK right now?
In 2023, Shanmukh was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Shanmukh most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 3 babies registered as Shanmukh in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shanmukh?
Having six mouths, referring to the Hindu god Murugan.
How many people are called Shanmukh in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Shanmukh across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
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.