Total births
733
Boys' name · since 1959
Shraga
Since 1959, U.S. Social Security records show 733 babies named Shraga, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3179
- among boys today
- 733
- born since 1959
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Shraga is the #3179 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 733 recorded since 1959.
Social Security Administration records show Shraga recorded 733 times among boys since 1959, holding rank #3179 nationally today, ahead of 78% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1959 to 2025.
- #3179 among boys today
- 733 born since 1959
- 2010s peak decade
- 78% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Shraga is currently the #3179 boys' name in America, more common than 78% of boys - 733 born since 1959, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3179
- among boys today
- 733
- born since 1959
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other boys
Shraga vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3179
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 78% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Shraga was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
39 babies were named Shraga in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Shraga compares
733 Top 36% higher than 64% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Shraga's all-time total is 100% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Shraga | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 733 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 39 | 23 | 22,252 |
Shraga's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shraga splits its recorded history at 2005: 73% of all births land in the more recent half, 27% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1959 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2023 peak of 39 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shraga at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#3,179
Active since
1959
Shraga popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1959–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 67 years of records
Shraga by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Shraga's strongest decade.
222 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Shraga births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 40
1980s
40 births
- 1990s 85
1990s
85 births
- 2000s
2000s
175 births
- 2010s
2010s
222 births
- 2020s
2020s
201 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 222 births (30% of all-time use).
How Shraga compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Shraga's total volume
Shraga vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Shraga by state
Where Shraga concentrates geographically, total births since 1959
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 392 | 53.5% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 149 | 20.3% |
New York share of Shraga's total US births 53.5%
Even split
392 of 733 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shraga? ▼
733 babies have been named Shraga since 1959. It currently ranks #3179 among boys. The peak year was 2023 with 39 births.
When was Shraga most popular? ▼
Shraga was most popular in the 2010s decade with 222 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Shraga most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shraga are New York (392 births), New Jersey (149 births).
How long has the name Shraga been used? ▼
Records for Shraga go back to 1959, giving 67 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Shraga? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Shreyas, Shrey, Shreyan, Shriyan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Shraga's data
- Shraga's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (222 total births) through the 2020s (201) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Shragas (392 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Shraga
Nearby Names Like Shraga
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shraga
Shreyas Boy
#4147 1,422 births
Shrey Boy
#5797 754 births
Shreyan Boy
#4535 596 births
Shriyan Boy
#2441 517 births
Shreyansh Boy
#3685 374 births
Compare Shraga side by side: Shraga vs Shreyas Shraga vs Shrey Shraga vs Shreyan
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Shraga
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, 1959–2025 (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. "Shraga: #3179 Boys' Name - 733 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shraga. 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 Shraga 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.