UK boy's name
Navin
A Hindu name meaning "praiseworthy" or "skilled, adept".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Navin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Navin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 8 births.
This profile covers 95 England and Wales registrations across 22 recorded years from 1996 to 2021. 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 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 94 living people in the UK are called Navin. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Navin ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 8 boys were registered as Navin.
- • About 94 living people in the UK are estimated to have Navin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
1998
8 births
Estimated living
94
2026
Meaning
What does Navin mean?
The name Navin is derived from the Sanskrit language, which originated in ancient India. It is believed to have originated around the 2nd millennium BCE, making it one of the oldest languages in the world. The name Navin is a Sanskrit word that means "new" or "fresh."
In Hindu mythology, there are references to the name Navin in various ancient texts and scriptures. For example, in the Mahabharata, one of the longest epic poems in the world, there is a character named Navin who is mentioned as a skilled archer and warrior.
The earliest recorded use of the name Navin can be traced back to the 6th century BCE, during the Vedic period in India. This period saw the composition of the Vedas, which are considered the oldest scriptures in Hinduism.
One of the most famous historical figures with the name Navin was Navin Chandra Vidyalankar, a prominent Bengali scholar and writer who lived from 1848 to 1911. He was known for his contributions to the field of Sanskrit literature and was a respected educator in Bengal.
Another notable individual with the name Navin was Navin Nischol, an Indian actor and producer who appeared in numerous Bollywood films from the 1960s to the 1980s. He was born in 1938 and passed away in 2011.
In the field of sports, Navin Ramgoolam, a former Mauritian politician and Prime Minister, was also known for his passion for cricket. He was born in 1947 and served as the Prime Minister of Mauritius from 1995 to 2000 and again from 2005 to 2014.
Navin Govinden, a British author and academic, is another prominent figure with the name Navin. He was born in 1967 and is known for his award-winning novels, including "Black Bread White Beer" and "Palmyre Biographie."
Lastly, Navin Chawla, an Indian civil servant and former Chief Election Commissioner of India, held the position from 2009 to 2010. He was born in 1945 and has been recognized for his contributions to the field of public administration and electoral processes in India.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Navin over time
The chart below shows babies named Navin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Navin, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Navin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Navin 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 | #4699 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3886 | 35 | 8 |
| 2000s | #3257 | 39 | 9 |
| 1990s | #2228 | 15 | 3 |
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- Nathan 46,860
- Nicholas 15,983
- Nathaniel 12,151
- Niall 5,746
- Nicolas 3,825
- Nico 3,532
- Nate 2,029
- Nikodem 1,872
- Noel 1,865
- Ned 1,614
- Neo 1,563
FAQ
Navin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Navin in the UK right now?
In 2021, Navin was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Navin most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 8 babies registered as Navin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Navin?
A Hindu name meaning "praiseworthy" or "skilled, adept".
How many people are called Navin in the UK?
A total of 95 babies have been registered as Navin across the 22 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.