Shiven
Every Shiven since 2001 — 495 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shiven
Shiven is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,815 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 495 American babies have been named Shiven. Its peak came in 2013, when 46 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Shiven stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shiven year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #5,815 |
| 2024 | 17 | #5,621 |
| 2023 | 19 | #5,219 |
| 2022 | 12 | #7,193 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,295 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6,241 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,312 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5,281 |
| 2017 | 19 | #5,080 |
| 2016 | 20 | #4,913 |
| 2015 | 18 | #5,256 |
| 2014 | 23 | #4,374 |
| 2013 | 46 | #2,618 |
| 2012 | 22 | #4,511 |
| 2011 | 25 | #4,087 |
| 2010 | 28 | #3,795 |
| 2009 | 33 | #3,390 |
| 2008 | 33 | #3,411 |
| 2007 | 35 | #3,239 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,741 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,535 |
| 2004 | 19 | #4,570 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 5 | #12,226 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,375 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shiven in 2025?
Shiven ranked #5,815 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shiven?
495 babies have been named Shiven in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shiven most popular?
Shiven peaked in 2013, when 46 newborns received the name.
Is Shiven a boy or girl name?
Shiven is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shiven rising or falling?
Shiven is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.