Face of a king
Derived from the Persian words 'shah' meaning king and 'rukh' meaning face or cheek. It historically refers to a royal countenance or someone with the appearance of a monarch. The name gained significant historical prominence through the son of the Central Asian conqueror Tamerlane.
Less common today
Shahrukh isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,288 in 1994.
Iconic Indian film actor often called the King of Bollywood
Ruler of the Timurid Empire and son of Tamerlane
Retired Iranian football midfielder
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
