Parvaan
An Indian name meaning butterfly or like a butterfly.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Parvaan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Parvaan today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Parvaan births was 2022 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Parvaan. 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 Parvaan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2022
6 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#11,940
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Parvaan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Parvaan 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 Parvaan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Parvaan
The name Parvaan originates from the Persian language and has its roots in the Middle Eastern culture. It is derived from the Persian word "parva," which means "feather" or "plume." The name gained popularity during the medieval period in Persia and surrounding regions.
One of the earliest known references to the name Parvaan can be found in the epic Persian poem "Shahnameh" (The Book of Kings), written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century. In this literary masterpiece, the name is mentioned as a character, although the exact details of the character's role are unclear.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Parvaan. One of the earliest recorded individuals was Parvaan al-Din (1155-1231), a Persian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the development of trigonometry and the study of celestial movements.
In the 16th century, Parvaan Begum (1508-1578) was a prominent figure in the Mughal Empire. She was a wife of the Mughal Emperor Humayun and played a crucial role in the upbringing and education of her son, the future Emperor Akbar the Great.
During the 19th century, Parvaan Sayyid (1810-1886) was a renowned Persian poet and scholar who gained recognition for his mastery of classical Persian literature and his contributions to the preservation of cultural heritage.
Another notable figure with the name Parvaan was Parvaan Khan (1870-1938), a influential political leader and diplomat from Afghanistan. He served as the Foreign Minister of Afghanistan and played a significant role in establishing diplomatic relations with various countries during the early 20th century.
In more recent times, Parvaan Bakhtiari (1914-2012) was a prominent Iranian author and academic. She was known for her literary works that explored themes of social justice, women's rights, and cultural identity in Iran.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Parvaan, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of the regions where the name has its origins.
People
Parvaan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Parvaan 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
Parvaan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Parvaan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Parvaan 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 Parvaan a common name?
We classify Parvaan 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 Parvaan most popular?
The single biggest year for Parvaan was 2022, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Parvaan is about 4 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 Parvaan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Parvaan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Parvaan 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 Parvaan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Parvaan 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 Parvaan 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 are named Parvaan?
You can see how many people have the name Parvaan on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.