Shreyan
2025 SSA
About Shreyan
Shreyan is a masculine name of Indian origin, particularly popular in Hindu families. Derived from Sanskrit, it can be interpreted as meaning 'auspicious,' 'better,' or 'superior.' The name is composed of elements suggesting excellence and good fortune. Shreyan has increased in popularity in India and among the global Indian diaspora in recent decades, reflecting parents' wishes for their children to achieve greatness and prosperity. While traditional in its roots, Shreyan has a contemporary sound that works well internationally. The name carries positive associations of achievement, virtue, and success. Variations include Shreyaan or Shreyansh, with slightly different nuances of meaning but similar etymological roots.
Pronounced SHRAY-un.
As of October 2026, Shreyan ranked #4023 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2687 for boys in 2019.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,029 | 38 | 19.8 |
| 2015 | #2,954 | 40 | 20.9 |
| 2016 | #3,152 | 37 | 19.5 |
| 2017 | #2,835 | 43 | 23.2 |
| 2018 | #2,787 | 44 | 24.2 |
| 2019 | #2,687 | 48 | 26.8 |
| 2020 | #2,916 | 41 | 23.8 |
| 2021 | #3,805 | 29 | 16.6 |
| 2022 | #3,970 | 28 | 16 |
| 2023 | #4,198 | 26 | 15.2 |
| 2024 | #4,529 | 23 | 13.3 |
| 2025 | #4,023 | 27 | 15.8 |