Shraga
Borrowed from Aramaic שְׁרָגָא.
Every Shraga since 1959 — 733 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shraga
Shraga is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,369 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1959, 733 American babies have been named Shraga. Its peak came in 2023, when 39 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Shraga stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shraga year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | #3,369 |
| 2024 | 38 | #3,207 |
| 2023 | 39 | #3,170 |
| 2022 | 33 | #3,524 |
| 2021 | 23 | #4,475 |
| 2020 | 33 | #3,406 |
| 2019 | 21 | #4,781 |
| 2018 | 21 | #4,716 |
| 2017 | 27 | #3,970 |
| 2016 | 32 | #3,508 |
| 2015 | 23 | #4,382 |
| 2014 | 23 | #4,376 |
| 2013 | 21 | #4,596 |
| 2012 | 19 | #5,012 |
| 2011 | 18 | #5,165 |
| 2010 | 17 | #5,436 |
| 2009 | 29 | #3,706 |
| 2008 | 23 | #4,371 |
| 2007 | 26 | #3,983 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,833 |
| 2005 | 17 | #5,003 |
| 2004 | 19 | #4,571 |
| 2003 | 10 | #7,165 |
| 2002 | 14 | #5,356 |
| 2001 | 8 | #8,197 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,754 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,727 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,976 |
| 1985 | 11 | #4,013 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shraga mean?
Borrowed from Aramaic שְׁרָגָא.
How popular is the name Shraga in 2025?
Shraga ranked #3,369 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shraga?
733 babies have been named Shraga in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shraga most popular?
Shraga peaked in 2023, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Shraga a boy or girl name?
Shraga is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shraga rising or falling?
Shraga is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.