UK boy's name
Shreyansh
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "superior" or "excellence".
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.
Shreyansh is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Shreyansh 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 2021, with 10 births.
This profile covers 49 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2009 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 40% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 49 living people in the UK are called Shreyansh. 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
- • Shreyansh ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 10 boys were registered as Shreyansh.
- • About 49 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shreyansh 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
2021
10 births
Estimated living
49
2026
Meaning
What does Shreyansh mean?
The name Shreyansh has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient classical language of the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Shreyas," which means "noble" or "better," and "Ansh," meaning "part" or "portion." Thus, the name Shreyansh can be interpreted as "a noble part" or "a better portion."
Historically, Sanskrit names have been prevalent in Hindu scriptures, ancient texts, and epics. The name Shreyansh, while not as commonly found, has its roots in the rich cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have been in use during the Vedic period, which dates back to around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shreyansh can be traced back to the 7th century CE. A notable figure with this name was Shreyansh Mishra, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived during the reign of the Pala Empire in ancient Bengal (present-day Bangladesh and the Indian states of West Bengal and Bihar).
In the 12th century, there was a renowned philosopher and logician named Shreyansh Shastri, who made significant contributions to the field of Indian philosophy and logic. His works were widely studied and discussed in academic circles of that time.
Fast forward to the 16th century, Shreyansh Acharya was a prominent Hindu priest and religious leader who played a crucial role in the propagation of Hinduism in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent. He is credited with establishing several temples and religious institutions.
In more recent history, Shreyansh Narayanan was an Indian mathematician and computer scientist who made significant contributions to the field of theoretical computer science in the 20th century. He was born in 1934 and passed away in 2001.
Another notable figure was Shreyansh Jain, an Indian businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1920 to 2010. He was the founder of the Jain Group of Companies, a conglomerate with interests in various sectors, and was also actively involved in charitable endeavors.
While the name Shreyansh is not as common as some other Sanskrit names, its rich historical and cultural significance has ensured its prevalence throughout the ages. The name continues to be bestowed upon children, carrying with it the essence of nobility and excellence.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shreyansh over time
The chart below shows babies named Shreyansh registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 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 Shreyansh, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shreyansh by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shreyansh 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 | #3083 | 34 | 5 |
| 2010s | #4727 | 12 | 4 |
| 2000s | #4527 | 3 | 1 |
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- Stephen 8,884
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FAQ
Shreyansh: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shreyansh in the UK right now?
In 2024, Shreyansh was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Shreyansh most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 10 babies registered as Shreyansh in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shreyansh?
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "superior" or "excellence".
How many people are called Shreyansh in the UK?
A total of 49 babies have been registered as Shreyansh across the 10 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.