Shlok
Every Shlok since 2001 — 1,068 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shlok
Shlok is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,789 in 2025 with 46 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 1,068 American babies have been named Shlok. Its peak came in 2014, when 73 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 Shlok stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shlok year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 46 | #2,789 |
| 2024 | 51 | #2,629 |
| 2023 | 47 | #2,766 |
| 2022 | 59 | #2,403 |
| 2021 | 59 | #2,346 |
| 2020 | 40 | #2,969 |
| 2019 | 56 | #2,416 |
| 2018 | 65 | #2,163 |
| 2017 | 54 | #2,413 |
| 2016 | 72 | #2,007 |
| 2015 | 65 | #2,144 |
| 2014 | 73 | #1,976 |
| 2013 | 41 | #2,839 |
| 2012 | 57 | #2,287 |
| 2011 | 58 | #2,257 |
| 2010 | 34 | #3,294 |
| 2009 | 52 | #2,477 |
| 2008 | 29 | #3,725 |
| 2007 | 23 | #4,349 |
| 2006 | 31 | #3,442 |
| 2005 | 13 | #6,163 |
| 2004 | 20 | #4,391 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,735 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,546 |
| 2001 | 5 | #12,043 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shlok in 2025?
Shlok ranked #2,789 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 46 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shlok?
1,068 babies have been named Shlok in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shlok most popular?
Shlok peaked in 2014, when 73 newborns received the name.
Is Shlok a boy or girl name?
Shlok is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shlok rising or falling?
Shlok has been roughly stable over the past decade.