Total births
458
Girls' name · since 2001
Shloka
Since 2001, U.S. Social Security records show 458 babies named Shloka, peaking in 2019. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3878
- among girls today
- 458
- born since 2001
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Shloka is the #3878 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 458 recorded since 2001.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shloka has been recorded 458 times among girls since 2001, currently ranked #3878 nationally and more common than 78% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2001 to 2025.
- #3878 among girls today
- 458 born since 2001
- 2010s peak decade
- 78% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Shloka is currently the #3878 girls' name in America, more common than 78% of girls - 458 born since 2001, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3878
- among girls today
- 458
- born since 2001
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other girls
Shloka vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3878
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 78% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Shloka was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
42 babies were named Shloka in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Shloka compares
458 Top 46% higher than 54% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Shloka's all-time total is 20% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Shloka | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 458 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 42 | 48 | 19,840 |
Shloka's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shloka's SSA record in two at 2015 and the more recent half accounts for 71% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 29%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2001, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2019 peak of 42, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shloka at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#3,878
Active since
2001
Shloka popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2001–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Shloka by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Shloka's strongest decade.
223 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Shloka births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 43
2000s
43 births
- 2010s
2010s
223 births
- 2020s
2020s
192 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 223 births (49% of all-time use).
Shloka by state
Where Shloka concentrates geographically, total births since 2001
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 42 | 9.2% |
| #2 | California | | 35 | 7.6% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 11 | 2.4% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 8 | 1.7% |
Texas share of Shloka's total US births 9.2%
Even split
42 of 458 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shloka? ▼
Since 2001, Social Security records show 458 babies named Shloka. Today it holds rank #3878 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2019, with 42 births.
When was Shloka most popular? ▼
Shloka was most popular in the 2010s decade with 223 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Shloka most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shloka are Texas (42 births), California (35 births), Georgia (11 births).
How long has the name Shloka been used? ▼
Records for Shloka go back to 2001, giving 25 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Shloka? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Shley, Shlonda, Shlanda, Shlay, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Shloka's data
- Shloka's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (223 total births) through the 2020s (192) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Shlokas (42 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Shloka
Nearby Names Like Shloka
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shloka
Shley Girl
127 births
Shlonda Girl
118 births
Shlanda Girl
22 births
Shlay Girl
#17348 12 births
Shlomit Girl
5 births
Compare Shloka side by side: Shloka vs Shley Shloka vs Shlonda Shloka vs Shlanda
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Shloka
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2001–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Shloka: #3878 Girls' Name - 458 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shloka. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Shloka draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.