Shahrukh is a unisex given name of Persian origin, meaning "king" and "face". It is composed of two elements: 'shah', which means king, and 'rukh', meaning face. The name Shahrukh gained prominence in the Indian subcontinent through notable figures such as Shah Rukh Khan, a popular actor and film producer often referred to as the "King of Bollywood".
The name Shahrukh experienced fluctuations in popularity between 1993 and 2004, with peaks of 15 births in 1994 and 9 births in 1999, while the years 1997 and 2004 saw fewer than 6 births each. Overall, there were 64 births recorded during this period.