Parthiv
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "embodiment of Prithvi (earth)".
Name Census estimates that about 110 living Americans carry the first name Parthiv. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Parthiv today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Parthiv births was 2008 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Parthiv. 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
110
~ 1 in 3,115,949 Americans
Peak year
2008
12 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,682
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Parthiv: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Parthiv from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 56 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Parthiv 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 Parthiv during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Parthiv
The name Parthiv has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Prithvi," which means "earth" or "land." Parthiv can be translated as "relating to the earth" or "belonging to the land."
In Hindu mythology, Prithvi is the name of the earth goddess, the consort of Dyaus Pita, the god of the sky. The name Parthiv is closely associated with this mythological connection and the reverence for the earth in ancient Indian culture. It is believed that the name was originally given to individuals who had a deep connection with nature or worked closely with the land, such as farmers or those who lived in rural areas.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Parthiv can be traced back to ancient Indian texts and inscriptions dating back to the 3rd century BCE. One notable historical figure who bore this name was Parthiv, a Sanskrit grammarian and philosopher who lived during the 7th century CE. He is known for his contributions to the field of Sanskrit grammar and his commentaries on the works of the renowned grammarian Panini.
Another prominent figure with the name Parthiv was Parthiv Chandra Ray, an Indian chemist and educator who lived from 1861 to 1944. He is considered a pioneer in the field of chemistry education in India and played a crucial role in establishing the first modern chemical laboratory in the country.
In the realm of literature, Parthiv Neog was a notable Assamese poet and writer who lived from 1916 to 1983. He is celebrated for his contributions to the Assamese literary canon and his efforts in promoting the language and culture of the region.
Parthiv Patel, born in 1985, is a former Indian cricketer who played as a wicket-keeper-batsman for the Indian national team. He represented India in various international tournaments and is known for his impressive wicket-keeping skills.
Another notable figure with the name Parthiv is Parthiv Shah, an Indian billionaire businessman who founded the pharmaceutical company Biocon Limited. Born in 1953, he is recognized for his entrepreneurial spirit and contributions to the biotechnology industry in India.
While the name Parthiv has its roots in ancient Indian culture and mythology, it has transcended geographical boundaries and has been adopted by individuals from various backgrounds and cultures around the world, reflecting the rich diversity and interconnectedness of human societies.
People
Parthiv + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Parthiv 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
Parthiv: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Parthiv?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 110 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Parthiv 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 3,115,949 US residents.
Is Parthiv a common name?
We classify Parthiv as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 111 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Parthiv most popular?
The single biggest year for Parthiv was 2008, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Parthiv is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Parthiv a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Parthiv 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.