Parvin
A Persian feminine name meaning "pleiades" or "cluster of stars".
Name Census estimates that about 34 living Americans carry the first name Parvin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Parvin today is around 79 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Parvin births was 1918 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Parvin. 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
- • The typical person named Parvin is about 79 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Parvins were born before 1957.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Parvin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
34
~ 1 in 10,081,010 Americans
Peak year
1918
11 babies that year
Average age
79
years old
1963 SSA rank
#3,568
Tracked since 1913
Popularity
Parvin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Parvin from the 1910s through to the 1960s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 40 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Parvin 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 Parvin 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 Parvin
The name Parvin is of Persian origin, derived from the Persian word "parvin" which means "pleiades" or "cluster of stars." The name has been in use in Iran and the surrounding regions for centuries, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and celestial symbolism associated with the Persian civilization.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Parvin can be found in Persian literature, particularly in the works of renowned poets such as Hafez and Rumi. These literary works often featured the name as a symbol of beauty, grace, and celestial splendor, reflecting the significance of stars and celestial bodies in Persian culture.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Parvin. One of the most famous was Parvin Etesami, an Iranian poet and writer who lived from 1907 to 1941. Her poetic works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and social commentary, earned her widespread recognition and a place in the literary canon of modern Persian literature.
Another prominent figure with the name Parvin was Parvin Mushtari, an Iranian painter and artist who lived from 1920 to 2008. Her vibrant and intricate works, which drew inspiration from traditional Persian motifs and contemporary styles, garnered international acclaim and helped to elevate the profile of Iranian art on the global stage.
In the realm of sports, Parvin Gharache was an Iranian weightlifter who competed in the 1960s and 1970s. She achieved numerous accolades, including winning multiple gold medals at the Asian Games and setting world records in her weight class, becoming a trailblazer for women's participation in weightlifting.
Parvin Payandeh, an Iranian actress and film director who lived from 1945 to 2017, also made significant contributions to the arts. She starred in numerous critically acclaimed films and directed several notable works, earning recognition for her ability to portray complex and nuanced characters on screen.
Outside of Iran, the name Parvin has also found its way into other cultures and contexts. For instance, Parvin Shroff was an Indian lawyer and jurist who served as a judge on the Bombay High Court from 1978 to 1990, making significant contributions to the field of law and jurisprudence in India.
People
Parvin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Parvin 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
Parvin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Parvin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 34 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Parvin 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 10,081,010 US residents.
Is Parvin a common name?
We classify Parvin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 48.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 144 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Parvin most popular?
The single biggest year for Parvin was 1918, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Parvin is about 79 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Parvin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Parvin 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.