Shankar
boy nameShankar entered the US charts in 1985, peaked at #6100 in 1997, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1985–2025
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rank today
#6100
peak (1997)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #7214 |
| 1990s | #7321 |
| 2000s | #9641 |
| 2010s | #11138 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Shankar are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Shankar alive today was born around 2000, making them about 25 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shankar in 2025?
- Shankar is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Shankar most popular?
- Shankar peaked in 1997, reaching #6100 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Shankar with classmates?
- Shankar will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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