UK boy's name
Shubham
Masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "auspicious" or "illustrious".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shubham is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Shubham popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 7 births.
This profile covers 32 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2000 to 2021. 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 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 32 living people in the UK are called Shubham. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shubham ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 7 boys were registered as Shubham.
- • About 32 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shubham as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
7 births
Estimated living
32
2026
Meaning
What does Shubham mean?
The name Shubham is derived from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The name can be traced back to the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "shubha," which means auspicious, propitious, or fortunate.
In Hindu mythology, the word "shubham" is often used as an auspicious greeting or a blessing. The name Shubham is closely associated with the concept of prosperity, good luck, and well-being. It is commonly found in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Upanishads.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shubham can be found in the Mahabharata, the ancient Indian epic poem composed between the 8th and 9th centuries BCE. In the epic, there is a character named Shubham who was a warrior and a devotee of Lord Krishna.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Shubham. One of the most famous was Shubham Karan (1285-1355 CE), a renowned poet and scholar from the Delhi Sultanate period in India. His works were highly regarded and influential in the development of the Hindi language and literature.
Another notable figure was Shubham Mukherjee (1890-1968), an Indian freedom fighter and politician. He played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi.
In the field of sports, Shubham Gill (born 1999) is a prominent Indian cricketer who plays for the Indian national team and various domestic teams. He is renowned for his batting abilities and has represented India in several international tournaments.
Shubham Banerjee (born 1987) is an accomplished Indian mathematician and computer scientist. He is known for his contributions to the fields of cryptography, number theory, and computational complexity theory.
Shubham Polavi (born 1995) is an Indian social entrepreneur and innovator. He gained recognition for developing a low-cost braille printer called the Braigo, which aimed to make braille literacy more accessible for the visually impaired.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Shubham. The name continues to be widely used in various parts of India and among the Indian diaspora around the world, with its auspicious and prosperous connotations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shubham over time
The chart below shows babies named Shubham registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Shubham, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shubham by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shubham 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 | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4063 | 13 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3385 | 16 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Shubham
- Samuel 108,505
- Sebastian 33,008
- Sam 20,889
- Stanley 16,354
- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Shubham: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shubham in the UK right now?
In 2021, Shubham was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Shubham most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 7 babies registered as Shubham in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shubham?
Masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "auspicious" or "illustrious".
How many people are called Shubham in the UK?
A total of 32 babies have been registered as Shubham across the 8 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.