Shyam
3 countries#9714 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Shyam was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
754 births recorded 1971–2025 · currently #9714 · peaked in 2005 with 34 births
Most common in: New Jersey, California, New York, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
304 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3990 · peaked in 1996 with 24 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
304 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 1996 with 24 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
6 births recorded 2010–2021 · peaked in 2010 with 3 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Shyam’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #3022 | — |
| 2006 | #4223 | ↓1201 |
| 2007 | #4808 | ↓585 |
| 2008 | #4540 | ↑268 |
| 2009 | #5102 | ↓562 |
| 2010 | #4848 | ↑254 |
| 2011 | #5200 | ↓352 |
| 2012 | #10770 | ↓5570 |
| 2013 | #5404 | ↑5366 |
| 2014 | #5252 | ↑152 |
| 2015 | #8744 | ↓3492 |
| 2016 | #7605 | ↑1139 |
| 2017 | #7095 | ↑510 |
| 2018 | #6036 | ↑1059 |
| 2019 | #9756 | ↓3720 |
| 2020 | #7502 | ↑2254 |
| 2021 | #7587 | ↓85 |
| 2022 | #8300 | ↓713 |
| 2024 | #9894 | ↓1594 |
| 2025 | #9714 | ↑180 |
Frequently asked questions about Shyam
Is Shyam a popular name?
Yes — Shyam currently ranks #9714 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Shyam more common for boys or girls?
Shyam is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Shyam most popular?
Shyam peaked in 2005 in United States, with 34 recorded births that year.
Is Shyam rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Shyam’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4907 in 1971 to #9714 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Shyam?
At least 1,064 babies have been recorded with the name Shyam across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Shyam popular in more than one country?
Yes — Shyam appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Shyam?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Shyam include Sid.
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