Parveen
An Indian feminine name meaning "delicate", "elegant" or "flawless".
Name Census estimates that about 31 living Americans carry the first name Parveen. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Parveen today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Parveen births was 1982 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Parveen. 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 Parveen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
31
~ 1 in 11,056,592 Americans
Peak year
1982
9 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
1998 SSA rank
#13,679
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Parveen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Parveen from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 20 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Parveen remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Parveen 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 Parveen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Parveens live
Origin
Meaning and history of Parveen
Parveen is a name derived from the Persian language, with its roots tracing back to the late medieval period. The name is believed to have originated from the Persian word "parvin," which translates to "pleiades" or "the cluster of stars." This celestial connection lends the name a poetic and celestial essence.
In Persian culture, the name Parveen was often associated with beauty, elegance, and grace, drawing inspiration from the radiant cluster of stars in the night sky. It was a popular choice among the nobility and literary circles, where names with such symbolic meanings were highly valued.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Parveen can be found in the works of the renowned Persian poet Hafiz, who lived in the 14th century. In his poetic verses, Hafiz often used the name as a metaphor for a beautiful and radiant woman, further solidifying its association with feminine charm and allure.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Parveen. One such figure was Parveen Sultana (1633-1692), a powerful and influential Mughal empress who played a significant role in the political affairs of the Mughal Empire during the reign of her husband, Emperor Aurangzeb.
Another prominent figure was Parveen Babi (1949-2005), an Indian actress and model who gained widespread acclaim for her performances in Bollywood films during the 1970s and 1980s. Her beauty and talent made her an iconic figure in the Indian film industry.
In the realm of literature, Parveen Shakir (1952-1994) was a celebrated Urdu poet from Pakistan, known for her poignant and thought-provoking works that explored themes of love, feminism, and societal issues. Her poetry collection "Khushbu" is considered a masterpiece of modern Urdu literature.
Another notable individual was Parveen Choudry (1947-2020), a British politician and Member of Parliament who advocated for women's rights and played a crucial role in promoting diversity and inclusion in British politics.
Lastly, Parveen Talha (born 1951) is a renowned Indian classical singer and performer, renowned for her mastery of the Hindustani classical music tradition. She has been honored with numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to the preservation and promotion of Indian classical music.
Notable bearers
Famous people named Parveen
People
Parveen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Parveen 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
Parveen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Parveen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 31 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Parveen 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 11,056,592 US residents.
Is Parveen a common name?
We classify Parveen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 47% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 33 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Parveen most popular?
The single biggest year for Parveen was 1982, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Parveen is about 37 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Parveen a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Parveen in the SSA data are female. 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.