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UK boy's name

Shivansh

A masculine name of Hindu origin meaning "Lord Shiva's descendant".

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.

Shivansh is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Shivansh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #651, with 57 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 57 births.

This profile covers 312 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 2005 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.

Shivansh is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 310 living people in the UK are called Shivansh. 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

  • Shivansh ranked #651 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 57 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 57 boys were registered as Shivansh.
  • About 310 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shivansh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#651

2024

Births in 2024

57

Latest year

Peak year

2024

57 births

Estimated living

310

2026

Meaning

What does Shivansh mean?

The name Shivansh has its origins in the Sanskrit language of ancient India. It is a combination of two words: "Shiva," which refers to the Hindu deity Shiva, and "ansh," meaning a part or portion. Taken together, Shivansh can be interpreted as "a part of Shiva" or "one with a divine connection to Lord Shiva."

The name's roots can be traced back to the Vedic period, which spans from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. During this time, Hinduism was taking shape, and the worship of deities like Shiva became widespread. It is likely that the name Shivansh emerged as a way for devotees to express their reverence for Shiva and to seek his blessings for their children.

In ancient Hindu texts, such as the Puranas and the Mahabharata, there are references to characters and sages with names containing the word "Shiva." While the specific name Shivansh may not be explicitly mentioned, its components can be found in these sacred texts, reflecting the importance of Shiva in Hindu mythology and culture.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shivansh can be found in the writings of the 7th-century Indian philosopher and scholar Adi Shankara. He is believed to have had a disciple named Shivansh, who assisted him in his efforts to revive and promote the Advaita Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Shivansh. For example, Shivansh Tiwari (1922-2003) was an Indian politician and freedom fighter who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. Shivansh Sharma (born 1985) is a contemporary Indian actor and model who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows.

Other historical figures with the name Shivansh include Shivansh Mishra (1910-1999), an Indian poet and writer known for his works in Hindi literature, and Shivansh Chaturvedi (1884-1968), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and linguist who authored numerous books on ancient Indian texts and languages.

It is worth noting that Shivansh has also been used as a surname or last name in some communities, particularly in parts of northern India. However, as per the instructions, this historical account focuses solely on the use of Shivansh as a given name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Shivansh over time

The chart below shows babies named Shivansh registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 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 Shivansh, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 57 births in 2024, compared with 57 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Shivansh
014294357200520142024

Decades

Shivansh by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shivansh 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 #806 208 5
2010s #2744 100 10
2000s #3208 4 1

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FAQ

Shivansh: questions and answers

How popular is the name Shivansh in the UK right now?

In 2024, Shivansh was ranked #651 for boys in England and Wales, with 57 births registered.

When was Shivansh most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 57 babies registered as Shivansh in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Shivansh?

A masculine name of Hindu origin meaning "Lord Shiva's descendant".

How many people are called Shivansh in the UK?

A total of 312 babies have been registered as Shivansh across the 16 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.