Shubh
Borrowed from Sanskrit शुभ (śubha).
Every Shubh since 2000 — 418 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shubh
Shubh is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,838 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 418 American babies have been named Shubh. Its peak came in 2008, when 38 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Shubh stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shubh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #4,838 |
| 2024 | 30 | #3,773 |
| 2023 | 27 | #4,099 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6,423 |
| 2021 | 15 | #5,989 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,424 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,724 |
| 2018 | 19 | #5,077 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6,615 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,671 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7,949 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,476 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,557 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,947 |
| 2011 | 26 | #3,971 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,652 |
| 2009 | 24 | #4,260 |
| 2008 | 38 | #3,096 |
| 2007 | 19 | #4,955 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,909 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,537 |
| 2004 | 5 | #12,945 |
| 2003 | 13 | #5,832 |
| 2002 | 7 | #9,246 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5,621 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,755 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shubh mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit शुभ (śubha).
How popular is the name Shubh in 2025?
Shubh ranked #4,838 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shubh?
418 babies have been named Shubh in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shubh most popular?
Shubh peaked in 2008, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Shubh a boy or girl name?
Shubh is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shubh rising or falling?
Shubh is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.