Will my child share the name Shiven with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Shiven per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Shiven in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Shiven becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Shiven is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 1176 places over the last five years to #2672 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Shiven a good choice for a distinctive name?

Shiven 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 Shiven a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2672

Shiven

Shiven is a distinctive choice, ranked #2672 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Shiven in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2672

About the Name Shiven

Shiven is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 1176 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1302 in 2009 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1997.

Shiven is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.