Parv
A feminine name of Hindi origin meaning "day of festivity".
Name Census estimates that about 95 living Americans carry the first name Parv. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Parv today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Parv births was 2015 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Parv. 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 Parv. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
95
~ 1 in 3,607,940 Americans
Peak year
2015
12 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,770
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Parv: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Parv 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 65 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
Parv 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 Parv 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 Parv
The name Parv is derived from the Sanskrit word "parva," which means "festival" or "celebration." This name has its roots in ancient Indian culture and mythology, with origins dating back to the Vedic period (1500-500 BCE).
Parv is closely associated with the Hindu festival of Parva, which celebrates the arrival of spring and the renewal of life. In Hindu scriptures, such as the Puranas, Parv is mentioned as a deity who presides over festivals and auspicious occasions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Parv can be found in the epic Sanskrit poem Mahabharata, where it is mentioned as the name of a character. The Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE, is considered one of the longest epic poems in the world and a significant work of Hindu mythology.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Parv. One of the earliest examples is Parv Tantra (c. 7th century CE), a revered Hindu philosopher and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Tantra, a spiritual tradition within Hinduism.
Another prominent figure with the name Parv was Parv Giri (1292-1357), a Hindu saint and mystic who played a crucial role in the Bhakti movement, a spiritual renaissance that emphasized devotion and love for the divine.
In more recent times, Parv Krishan (1915-2008) was an Indian politician and social activist who served as the Governor of Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan. He was also a member of the Indian National Congress and played a significant role in India's independence movement.
Parv Mitter (1936-2003) was a renowned art historian and curator who specialized in Indian art. He served as the director of the Royal Academy of Arts in London and made significant contributions to the study and promotion of Indian art on the international stage.
Parv Nayyar (born 1970) is a contemporary Indian actor and director who has worked in both Hindi and English films. He is known for his roles in movies like "Haider" and "The Lunchbox," and has received critical acclaim for his performances.
People
Parv + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Parv 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
Parv: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Parv?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 95 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Parv 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 3,607,940 US residents.
Is Parv a common name?
We classify Parv as "Very Rare". It ranks above 63.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 96 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Parv most popular?
The single biggest year for Parv was 2015, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Parv is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Parv a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Parv 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.