Will my child share the name Shivam with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 12 UK babies named Shivam per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Shivam in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Shivam becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Shivam is declining: down 700 places since 2020, to #2,014 in 2025. It peaked at #477 in 1999.

Is Shivam a good choice for a distinctive name?

Shivam is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Shivam a popular baby name in the United States?

Shivam does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Shivam is a distinctive choice, ranked #2014 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Shivam in their class.

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About the Name Shivam

Shivam has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1608 places in five years. It was most popular in 1999 at #477 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Shivam is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Shivam in their class.