UK boy's name
Shehroz
A Persian name meaning "beauty of the city".
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.
Shehroz is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Shehroz popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 4 births.
This profile covers 24 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2004 to 2024. 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.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 24 living people in the UK are called Shehroz. 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
- • Shehroz ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 4 boys were registered as Shehroz.
- • About 24 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shehroz as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2016
4 births
Estimated living
24
2026
Meaning
What does Shehroz mean?
The name Shehroz is of Persian origin, originating from the combination of the words "shehr" meaning city and "roz" meaning day or light. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period in regions where Persian was a prominent language, such as modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and parts of Central Asia.
The earliest recorded use of the name Shehroz can be traced back to Persian literature and historical accounts from the 10th to 12th centuries. It was a common name among the Persian nobility and literary figures of that era, reflecting the cultural significance of cities and the appreciation for poetic language.
One notable historical figure bearing the name Shehroz was a 12th-century Persian poet and scholar from Khorasan, now part of modern-day Iran and Afghanistan. His poetry and philosophical writings were widely acclaimed during his lifetime and have been preserved in various literary anthologies.
Another prominent individual named Shehroz was a 14th-century Persian calligrapher and artist from Isfahan, renowned for his intricate calligraphic works and illuminated manuscripts. His artistry and mastery of the Persian script were highly regarded and influenced generations of calligraphers.
In the 16th century, a Persian nobleman and military commander named Shehroz Khan played a significant role in the expansion of the Safavid Empire. He is documented in historical chronicles for his strategic military victories and loyalty to Shah Ismail I.
A more recent example is Shehroz Sabzwari, a 20th-century Pakistani actor and director born in 1941. He was a prominent figure in the Pakistani film industry and is remembered for his contributions to the country's entertainment sector.
Shehroz Ilahi, born in 1968, is a contemporary Pakistani singer and musician known for his fusion of traditional Pakistani music with modern elements. His musical works have gained popularity both within Pakistan and among the Pakistani diaspora globally.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shehroz over time
The chart below shows babies named Shehroz registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 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 Shehroz, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shehroz by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shehroz 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 | #4631 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4275 | 11 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3852 | 6 | 2 |
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- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Shehroz: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shehroz in the UK right now?
In 2024, Shehroz was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Shehroz most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 4 babies registered as Shehroz in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shehroz?
A Persian name meaning "beauty of the city".
How many people are called Shehroz in the UK?
A total of 24 babies have been registered as Shehroz across the 7 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.