UK boy's name
Shriyan
An Indian masculine name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "lucky" or "fortunate.".
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.
Shriyan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Shriyan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1162, with 24 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 24 births.
This profile covers 97 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 2011 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.
Shriyan is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 96 living people in the UK are called Shriyan. 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
- • Shriyan ranked #1162 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 24 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 24 boys were registered as Shriyan.
- • About 96 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shriyan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1162
2024
Births in 2024
24
Latest year
Peak year
2024
24 births
Estimated living
96
2026
Meaning
What does Shriyan mean?
The given name Shriyan has its roots in the Sanskrit language, which originated in ancient India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Shriyam," which means prosperity, wealth, and auspiciousness. The earliest known use of this name dates back to the Vedic period, around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE, when it was commonly used in Hindu scriptures and texts.
Shriyan is a popular Hindu name, and it is mentioned in several ancient Indian texts, including the Puranas and the Upanishads. In the Bhagavad Gita, one of the most revered Hindu scriptures, the name Shriyan is associated with Lord Krishna, who is often referred to as the embodiment of prosperity and wealth.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shriyan dates back to the 5th century BCE, when a Hindu scholar and philosopher named Shriyan Acharya was known for his contributions to the field of Nyaya philosophy. Another notable figure with this name was Shriyan Mishra, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 12th century CE and authored several works on Hindu philosophy and literature.
In the medieval era, the name Shriyan gained popularity among the Rajput warriors and rulers of northern India. One of the most famous Rajput kings with this name was Shriyan Singh, who ruled over the Mewar kingdom in Rajasthan during the 16th century. He was known for his valor and military prowess, and he played a significant role in defending his kingdom against the Mughal invaders.
Another prominent historical figure with the name Shriyan was Shriyan Nath, a Hindu mystic and saint who lived in the 15th century CE. He was a renowned spiritual leader and founded the Nath sect, which is still followed by many devotees in India and Nepal.
In more recent times, one of the most notable individuals with the name Shriyan was Shriyan Ramakrishnan, an Indian mathematician and computer scientist who made significant contributions to the field of computational complexity theory. He was born in 1957 and received the prestigious Rolf Nevanlinna Prize in 1994 for his groundbreaking work in this area.
Overall, the name Shriyan has a rich cultural and historical significance in the Hindu tradition, and it has been borne by numerous scholars, saints, rulers, and intellectuals throughout the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shriyan over time
The chart below shows babies named Shriyan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 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 Shriyan, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 24 births in 2024, compared with 24 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shriyan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shriyan 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 | #2474 | 60 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3100 | 37 | 6 |
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FAQ
Shriyan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shriyan in the UK right now?
In 2024, Shriyan was ranked #1162 for boys in England and Wales, with 24 births registered.
When was Shriyan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 24 babies registered as Shriyan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shriyan?
An Indian masculine name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "lucky" or "fortunate.".
How many people are called Shriyan in the UK?
A total of 97 babies have been registered as Shriyan across the 11 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.