Palvit
A variant form of the Indian name Parvati meaning "daughter of the mountain".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Palvit. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Palvit today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Palvit births was 2018 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Palvit. 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 Palvit. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2018
5 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2018 SSA rank
#13,595
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Palvit: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Palvit 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 Palvit during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Palvit
The given name Palvit has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of the Indian subcontinent, dating back to around the 8th century BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "palvala," which means "pond" or "lake," suggesting a connection to nature and water.
In ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Puranas, there are references to individuals with the name Palvit, although specific details about their lives and roles are scarce. The name is believed to have been more commonly used in northern regions of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in areas where the Sanskrit language had a stronger influence.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Palvit was a renowned Sanskrit scholar who lived in the 6th century CE. He is known for his contributions to the study of Sanskrit grammar and his commentary on the works of the famous grammarian Panini.
In the 9th century CE, there was a Palvit who served as a court poet in the kingdom of the Pratihara dynasty in northern India. His poetic works are still preserved and studied by scholars of classical Indian literature.
During the Mughal Empire in the 16th century, a Palvit was a high-ranking official in the court of Emperor Akbar. He is mentioned in historical accounts as having played a significant role in the administration of the empire.
In the 18th century, a Palvit was a renowned musician and composer in the court of the Maratha Empire in western India. His compositions, which blended elements of Hindustani and Carnatic music traditions, are still performed and appreciated by music enthusiasts.
Another notable individual with the name Palvit was a renowned architect who lived in the 19th century in the region that is now modern-day Pakistan. He is credited with designing several iconic buildings and monuments that are considered architectural masterpieces of that era.
People
Palvit + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Palvit as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Palvit: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Palvit?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Palvit 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Palvit a common name?
We classify Palvit as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Palvit most popular?
The single biggest year for Palvit was 2018, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Palvit is about 8 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 Palvit in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Palvit a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Palvit 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 Palvit still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Palvit 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 Palvit 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 many people share the name Palvit?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.