Hirvin
A name coined from combining the names "Hiroyuki" and "Ervin".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Hirvin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hirvin today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hirvin births was 2001 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hirvin. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Hirvin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2001
6 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2001 SSA rank
#9,718
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Hirvin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Hirvin 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 Hirvin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Hirvin
The given name Hirvin has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "hiranya," which means "golden" or "radiant." It is believed to have been a popular name among the Brahmin caste in India during the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hirvin can be found in the Rigveda, one of the oldest and most sacred texts of Hinduism. In this ancient scripture, the name is mentioned as a variant of the name Hiranyagarbha, which refers to the cosmic golden womb from which the universe emerged, according to Hindu mythology.
In the 7th century BCE, there was a famous Indian philosopher and sage named Hirvin Kaushik, who is credited with establishing the philosophical school of Hiranyagarbha Mimamsa. This school of thought focused on the interpretation of the Vedas and the nature of the universe.
During the medieval period, the name Hirvin gained popularity among the royal families of India. One notable historical figure bearing this name was Hirvin Rajput, a 12th-century warrior and ruler of the Rajput clan in northern India. He was known for his bravery and military prowess in defending his kingdom against invading forces.
In the 16th century, there was a renowned Indian poet and scholar named Hirvin Bhatt, who was celebrated for his contributions to Sanskrit literature. He authored several poetic works, including the epic poem "Hiranyakavya," which was widely acclaimed for its beautiful imagery and intricate metaphors.
Another notable figure with the name Hirvin was Hirvin Singh, a 17th-century Rajput warrior and military commander. He served under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb and played a significant role in several campaigns, earning a reputation for his strategic prowess and loyalty.
While the name Hirvin has its roots in ancient India, it has also been adopted and adapted in other cultures over time. However, its origins can be traced back to the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of the Indian subcontinent, where it has held a significant place throughout history.
People
Hirvin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hirvin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hirvin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hirvin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hirvin 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Hirvin a common name?
We classify Hirvin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hirvin most popular?
The single biggest year for Hirvin was 2001, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hirvin is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Hirvin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hirvin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hirvin 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.
Is Hirvin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hirvin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Hirvin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Hirvin?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.