UK girl's name
Noshin
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "drink" or "to drink".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Noshin is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Noshin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5707, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 14 births.
This profile covers 88 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 1996 to 2010. 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 21% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 87 living people in the UK are called Noshin. 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 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Noshin ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 14 girls were registered as Noshin.
- • About 87 living people in the UK are estimated to have Noshin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5707
2010
Births in 2010
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
14 births
Estimated living
87
2026
Meaning
What does Noshin mean?
The name Noshin has its origins in the Persian language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Persian word "nosheen," which means "sweet" or "delightful." This name was commonly used in the region that is now modern-day Iran and parts of Central Asia.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Noshin can be found in the ancient Persian epic poem, the Shahnameh, written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century. In this epic, Noshin is mentioned as the name of a beautiful princess.
Throughout the centuries, the name Noshin has been associated with several notable historical figures. One such figure is Noshin Revayat, a renowned Persian poet and calligrapher who lived in the 16th century. Her poetic works were widely celebrated and appreciated during her lifetime.
Another notable bearer of the name Noshin was Noshin Agha, a prominent Iranian politician and diplomat who served as the Ambassador of Iran to the United States in the early 20th century (1909-1918). He played a significant role in strengthening diplomatic relations between the two countries.
In the realm of literature, Noshin Yar-Ahmadi is a celebrated Iranian writer and novelist who has authored several acclaimed works. Born in 1958, she is known for her exploration of themes related to women's rights and social issues in her writing.
Moving to the world of sports, Noshin Rahnavard is a former Iranian professional tennis player who competed in various international tournaments during the 1990s and early 2000s. She achieved notable success and represented Iran in several major tennis events.
While the name Noshin has its roots in the Persian language and culture, it has also gained popularity in other regions and communities around the world, particularly among those with Persian or Iranian backgrounds.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Noshin over time
The chart below shows babies named Noshin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Noshin, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2010, compared with 14 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Noshin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Noshin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5707 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #2914 | 46 | 7 |
| 1990s | #1796 | 39 | 4 |
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FAQ
Noshin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Noshin in the UK right now?
In 2010, Noshin was ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Noshin most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 14 babies registered as Noshin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Noshin?
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "drink" or "to drink".
How many people are called Noshin in the UK?
A total of 88 babies have been registered as Noshin across the 12 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.