UK boy's name
Shivam
A masculine given name of Hindu origin meaning "Lord Shiva.".
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.
Shivam is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Shivam 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 1999, with 43 births.
This profile covers 633 England and Wales registrations across 29 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 16% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 631 living people in the UK are called Shivam. 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
- • Shivam ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 43 boys were registered as Shivam.
- • Shivam ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #648 in 2011.
- • About 631 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shivam 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
1999
43 births
Estimated living
631
2026
Meaning
What does Shivam mean?
The name Shivam is of Sanskrit origin and is widely used in the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the words "Shiva" and "Rama," which are names of Hindu deities. Shiva is one of the principal deities in Hinduism, representing the cosmic force of destruction and regeneration, while Rama is the seventh avatar of the god Vishnu and the protagonist of the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana.
The name Shivam first appeared in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, such as the Vedas and Puranas, where it was associated with the divine and spiritual realm. It was often used as a name for children born in devout Hindu families, with the belief that it would bless them with the virtues and qualities of the gods it represents.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Shivam was Shivam Tirth, a renowned Hindu sage and scholar who lived in the 8th century CE. He was known for his extensive knowledge of the Vedas and his contributions to the field of Hindu philosophy.
In the 12th century, Shivam Sundara was a celebrated poet and philosopher from the Karnataka region of India. His works, written in the Kannada language, explored themes of spirituality, love, and human nature.
During the 16th century, Shivam Bhushan was a prominent figure in the Mughal court of Emperor Akbar. He was a skilled diplomat and advisor, known for his wisdom and strategic thinking.
In more recent times, Shivam Prasad Gupta (1896-1977) was an Indian independence activist and politician who played a significant role in India's struggle for freedom from British rule. He served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India, which drafted the country's constitution.
Another notable individual with the name Shivam was Shivam Dube (1936-2022), an acclaimed Indian classical vocalist and Hindustani music maestro. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, for his contributions to the field of music.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Shivam, showcasing its long-standing presence and significance in Indian culture and tradition.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shivam over time
The chart below shows babies named Shivam 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 Shivam, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 43 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shivam by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shivam 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 | #2081 | 65 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1349 | 195 | 10 |
| 2000s | #869 | 259 | 10 |
| 1990s | #658 | 114 | 4 |
Geography
Where Shivam is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Shivam. 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.
Shivam ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #648 in 2011.
Across the UK
Shivam in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#648 in 2011
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
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- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
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FAQ
Shivam: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shivam in the UK right now?
In 2024, Shivam was ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Shivam most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 43 babies registered as Shivam in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shivam?
A masculine given name of Hindu origin meaning "Lord Shiva.".
How many people are called Shivam in the UK?
A total of 633 babies have been registered as Shivam across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Shivam most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Shivam ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #648 in 2011. 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.