Shuaib
Every Shuaib since 1974 — 333 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shuaib
Shuaib is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,397 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 333 American babies have been named Shuaib. Its peak came in 2024, when 20 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 Shuaib stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shuaib year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #6,397 |
| 2024 | 20 | #5,029 |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,819 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6,771 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5,522 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,982 |
| 2019 | 16 | #5,763 |
| 2018 | 10 | #8,069 |
| 2017 | 10 | #8,051 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8,704 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5,949 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,474 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,956 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6,972 |
| 2011 | 14 | #6,200 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,692 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,890 |
| 2008 | 15 | #6,020 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5,863 |
| 2006 | 16 | #5,483 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,834 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,798 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 14 | #5,357 |
| 2001 | 7 | #9,089 |
| 2000 | 8 | #8,098 |
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Famous people named Shuaib
- Shu-Aib Walters Soccer player · b. 1981
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shuaib in 2025?
Shuaib ranked #6,397 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shuaib?
333 babies have been named Shuaib in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shuaib most popular?
Shuaib peaked in 2024, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Shuaib a boy or girl name?
Shuaib is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shuaib rising or falling?
Shuaib is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Shuaib?
Well-known people named Shuaib include Shu-Aib Walters (soccer player).