Pavin
An Indian name derived from the Sanskrit word "pavana" meaning wind or air.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Pavin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Pavin today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Pavin births was 1996 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Pavin. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Pavin with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Pavin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1996
5 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
1996 SSA rank
#10,123
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Pavin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Pavin 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 Pavin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Pavin
The name Pavin has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. The name is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "pavana," which means "purifying" or "cleansing." This suggests that the name may have been associated with purity, sanctity, or spiritual cleansing in its earliest uses.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pavin can be found in the Hindu sacred texts, the Vedas, which were composed between 1500 and 500 BCE. In these texts, the name is mentioned in connection with various rituals and ceremonies, lending credence to its association with purity and spiritual cleansing.
The name Pavin has also been documented in ancient Indian literature, such as the epic poems Ramayana and Mahabharata, which date back to around the 4th century BCE. In these works, the name is sometimes used as a character name or as a reference to a person's spiritual qualities.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Pavin. One of the earliest was Pavin Chandra, a renowned Indian philosopher and scholar who lived in the 8th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the field of logic and his commentary on ancient Hindu texts.
Another notable figure was Pavin Deva, a Hindu mystic and spiritual teacher who lived in the 12th century CE. He was revered for his teachings on devotion, self-realization, and the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment.
In more recent times, Pavin Singh was a prominent Indian freedom fighter who played a significant role in the struggle for independence from British rule in the early 20th century. He was born in 1894 and was known for his unwavering commitment to the cause of Indian independence.
Pavin Chowdhry was an Indian author and poet who lived in the 20th century. He was born in 1919 and was celebrated for his literary works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.
Lastly, Pavin Purie was an Indian businessman and media mogul who founded the well-known Indian media conglomerate, India Today Group. He was born in 1949 and was instrumental in shaping the landscape of Indian journalism and media.
People
Pavin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Pavin 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
Pavin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Pavin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Pavin 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Pavin a common name?
We classify Pavin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Pavin most popular?
The single biggest year for Pavin was 1996, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Pavin is about 29 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 Pavin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Pavin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Pavin 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 Pavin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Pavin 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 Pavin 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 common is the name Pavin?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.