UK boy's name
Arvin
A masculine name of Persian origin meaning "wise" or "friend".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Arvin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Arvin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1517, with 17 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 39 births.
This profile covers 576 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 44% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 572 living people in the UK are called Arvin. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Arvin ranked #1517 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 17 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 39 boys were registered as Arvin.
- • About 572 living people in the UK are estimated to have Arvin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1517
2024
Births in 2024
17
Latest year
Peak year
2020
39 births
Estimated living
572
2026
Meaning
What does Arvin mean?
The name Arvin is of Persian origin and is derived from the old Iranian word "arvand" or "arvan," meaning "brave" or "courageous." This name has been in use since ancient times, with its roots traceable to the Avestan language, an ancient Iranian language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE.
In ancient Persian mythology, there are references to the name Arvin being associated with heroic figures and warriors. Some scholars believe that the name may have been inspired by the legendary Persian hero Arvan, who was known for his bravery and valor in battle.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Arvin can be found in ancient Persian inscriptions and manuscripts from the Achaemenid Empire (550-330 BCE). One notable individual from this period was Arvin, a Persian nobleman and military commander who served under King Darius the Great.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Arvin. One of the most prominent was Arvin Khan (1554-1619), a Persian military leader and governor who played a significant role in the wars against the Ottoman Empire during the Safavid dynasty.
Another famous Arvin was Arvin Novian (1904-1983), an Iranian poet and writer who is considered one of the most influential figures in modern Persian literature. His works often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
In the realm of science, Arvin Siahpoush (1920-2002) was an Iranian physicist and academic who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics. He served as the president of the University of Tehran and was instrumental in establishing Iran's nuclear program.
In the world of sports, Arvin Lashkari (born 1987) is a notable Iranian professional basketball player who has represented his country in international competitions and played for several teams in the Iranian Basketball Super League.
While the name Arvin is not as common in some Western cultures, it has maintained its significance and popularity in Iran and among Persian communities around the world, serving as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and history associated with this ancient name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Arvin over time
The chart below shows babies named Arvin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Arvin, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 17 births in 2024, compared with 39 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Arvin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Arvin was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1084 | 141 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1115 | 248 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1216 | 160 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1858 | 27 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Arvin
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Arvin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Arvin in the UK right now?
In 2024, Arvin was ranked #1517 for boys in England and Wales, with 17 births registered.
When was Arvin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 39 babies registered as Arvin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Arvin?
A masculine name of Persian origin meaning "wise" or "friend".
How many people are called Arvin in the UK?
A total of 576 babies have been registered as Arvin across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.