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Shashank

Shashank is a boy's name of Indian origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Shashank at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Also spelled
Shashanka, Sasanka

About the name Shashank

Shashank belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess. It travels in a few spellings: Shashanka, Sasanka.

In the United States, Shashank first appears in Social Security records in 1993. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2772 in 2003, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 336 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Shashank in US records

First recorded (US)
1993
Best US rank
#2772 in 2003
Peak year
2003
Total since 1880
336

Spellings & short forms

ShashankaSasanka

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shashank mean?

The meaning of Shashank is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Indian origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Shashank a boy or girl name?

Shashank is a boy name.

What origin is the name Shashank?

Shashank comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition. It is also spelled Shashanka, Sasanka.

How popular is the name Shashank?

Shashank first appears in US records in 1993. Its best-ever ranking was #2772 in 2003, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to hello@namepetal.com — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.