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UK boy's name

Shreyan

A masculine name of Indian origin meaning superior or excellent.

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.

Shreyan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Shreyan 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 2018, with 11 births.

This profile covers 109 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 1999 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 36% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 108 living people in the UK are called Shreyan. 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

  • Shreyan ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2018, when 11 boys were registered as Shreyan.
  • About 108 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shreyan 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

2018

11 births

Estimated living

108

2026

Meaning

What does Shreyan mean?

The given name Shreyan has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages spoken in ancient India. The name is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "Shreyas," which means "superior," "excellent," or "better." It is a masculine name that has been in use for centuries, particularly in the Hindu community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shreyan can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Upanishads and the Puranas. These texts, which date back to around the 6th century BCE, often referred to individuals with noble qualities and virtues using names like Shreyan.

In the medieval period, the name Shreyan gained popularity among the ruling classes and the aristocracy in various parts of the Indian subcontinent. Historical records from this time mention several notable figures bearing this name, including Shreyan Mishra, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 12th century CE.

Throughout history, several individuals with the name Shreyan have made significant contributions in various fields. One such notable figure was Shreyan Acharya, a celebrated mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 5th century CE. His works on trigonometry and astronomy were widely studied and influenced the development of these disciplines in ancient India.

In the realm of literature, Shreyan Kavindra, a poet and writer who lived in the 8th century CE, is remembered for his poetic compositions that explored themes of love, devotion, and spirituality. His works were highly acclaimed and influenced the literary traditions of his time.

Another prominent figure with the name Shreyan was Shreyan Bhatt, a jurist and legal scholar who lived in the 11th century CE. His treatises on Hindu law and jurisprudence were widely studied and served as important references for legal practitioners and scholars of his era.

While the name Shreyan has been more prevalent in the Indian subcontinent, it has also been adopted by individuals of Indian origin living in other parts of the world. The name continues to be popular among Hindu communities, carrying with it the connotations of excellence, nobility, and virtue that have been associated with it for centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Shreyan over time

The chart below shows babies named Shreyan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 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 Shreyan, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 11 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Shreyan
036811199920112024

Decades

Shreyan by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shreyan 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 #2861 36 5
2010s #2617 70 9
1990s #2943 3 1

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FAQ

Shreyan: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Shreyan was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Shreyan most popular?

The peak year on record was 2018, with 11 babies registered as Shreyan in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Shreyan?

A masculine name of Indian origin meaning superior or excellent.

How many people are called Shreyan in the UK?

A total of 109 babies have been registered as Shreyan across the 15 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.