Bhavin
A masculine Sanskrit name meaning "existence" or "manifestation of being".
Name Census estimates that about 206 living Americans carry the first name Bhavin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Bhavin today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Bhavin births was 1988 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Bhavin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
206
~ 1 in 1,663,856 Americans
Peak year
1988
14 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,086
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Bhavin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Bhavin from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 73 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bhavin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Bhavin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Bhavins live
Origin
Meaning and history of Bhavin
The name Bhavin is of Hindu origin, derived from the Sanskrit word "bhava," which means "existence" or "being." It is a popular name in India, particularly among the Gujarati community.
The earliest known use of the name Bhavin dates back to ancient Hindu scriptures, where it was often associated with the concept of the eternal cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. The name gained popularity during the medieval period in various parts of the Indian subcontinent.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bhavin can be found in the Bhagavata Purana, a significant Hindu scripture composed around the 9th century CE. In this text, the name is mentioned in connection with the divine qualities of existence and consciousness.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Bhavin. One such figure was Bhavin Tripathi, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 14th century CE. His works were widely celebrated for their poetic elegance and profound insights into Hindu philosophy.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Bhavin Pandit, a revered Ayurvedic physician who lived in the 16th century CE. He made significant contributions to the field of traditional Indian medicine and authored several influential treatises on the subject.
In the realm of spirituality, Bhavin Yogi was a renowned mystic and yogi who lived in the 18th century CE. He was known for his teachings on the path to self-realization and his profound understanding of the spiritual dimensions of existence.
During the 20th century, Bhavin Gandhi, a freedom fighter and social activist, played a pivotal role in India's struggle for independence from British rule. He was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and worked tirelessly for the upliftment of the underprivileged sections of society.
Another notable figure was Bhavin Desai, an acclaimed Indian classical dancer who lived in the latter half of the 20th century. He was instrumental in reviving and popularizing the ancient Indian dance form of Kathak, and his performances were widely acclaimed for their grace and artistry.
People
Bhavin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Bhavin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Bhavin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Bhavin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 206 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Bhavin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,663,856 US residents.
Is Bhavin a common name?
We classify Bhavin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 211 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Bhavin most popular?
The single biggest year for Bhavin was 1988, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Bhavin is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Bhavin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Bhavin in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.