Ravin
A masculine Indian name meaning "sun's ray" or "sunshine".
Name Census estimates that about 1,192 living Americans carry the first name Ravin. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 80.0% of registrations being female. The average person named Ravin today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ravin births was 1993 (74 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ravin. 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.
People living today
1.2K
~ 1 in 287,546 Americans
Peak year
1993
74 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2022 SSA rank
#13,113
Tracked since 1937
Gender
Gender distribution for Ravin
Ravin is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 1,235 total registrations, 247 (20.0%) were male and 988 (80.0%) were female.
Ravin as a male name
- Ranked #13,863 in 2022
- 5 male births in 2022
- Peak: 1993 (16 births)
Ravin as a female name
- Ranked #13,113 in 2024
- 7 female births in 2024
- Peak: 1993 (58 births)
Popularity
Ravin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ravin from the 1930s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 480 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ravin 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 Ravin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ravins live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. Texas, Louisiana, Michigan recorded the most babies named Ravin, while Ohio, Florida, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ravin
The given name Ravin has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The name Ravin is derived from the Sanskrit word "ravi," which means "sun" or "sun god." In Hindu mythology, Ravi is the name of the sun god, who is also known as Surya.
The name Ravin is believed to have been in use since ancient times, with references to it found in various Hindu scriptures and texts. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Vedas, which are a collection of ancient Hindu sacred texts that date back to around 1500-500 BCE.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Ravin. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Ravin Dutt, a Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century CE. He was known for his contributions to Sanskrit literature and is considered one of the most influential poets of his time.
Another notable individual with the name Ravin was Ravin Karnard, a prominent Indian freedom fighter who lived in the early 20th century. He played an active role in the Indian independence movement and was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi.
In the field of science, Ravin Narayan was an Indian physicist and mathematician who made significant contributions to the study of relativity and cosmology. He was born in 1906 and is regarded as one of the pioneers of modern physics in India.
Ravin Chopra was a renowned Indian classical musician and composer who lived in the 20th century. He was a master of the sitar and is credited with popularizing Indian classical music globally.
Lastly, Ravin Bakshi was a celebrated Indian film director and screenwriter who made a significant impact on the Indian film industry. He was born in 1938 and is best known for his critically acclaimed films such as "Mandi" and "Baazigar."
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the name Ravin throughout history, showcasing the rich cultural and historical significance of this name.
People
Ravin + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ravin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ravin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,192 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ravin 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 287,546 US residents.
Is Ravin a common name?
We classify Ravin as "Rare". It ranks above 91.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,235 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ravin most popular?
The single biggest year for Ravin was 1993, when 74 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ravin is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ravin a female name?
Yes, 80.0% of people registered as Ravin 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.