UK boy's name
Parin
From Sanskrit origins, meaning beautiful or lovely flower.
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.
Parin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Parin 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 2013, with 7 births.
This profile covers 26 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2005 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 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 26 living people in the UK are called Parin. 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
- • Parin ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 7 boys were registered as Parin.
- • About 26 living people in the UK are estimated to have Parin 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
2013
7 births
Estimated living
26
2026
Meaning
What does Parin mean?
The name Parin originates from the Sanskrit language and has its roots in ancient Indian culture. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "parin," which means "complete" or "perfect." This name gained popularity in the Indian subcontinent during the ancient and medieval periods.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Parin can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, the Vedas, which date back to around 1500-500 BCE. In these texts, Parin is mentioned as a name given to individuals who were considered spiritually enlightened or who had achieved a state of completeness.
During the Gupta Empire (320-550 CE), which is considered the golden age of ancient Indian civilization, the name Parin was particularly popular among the ruling class and aristocracy. Several historical records from this period mention individuals with this name holding prominent positions in the royal court or as scholars and philosophers.
In the 12th century, a renowned Hindu philosopher and poet named Parin Bhatt lived in the Chalukya kingdom of present-day Karnataka, India. His works, which explored concepts of self-realization and spiritual enlightenment, are still studied and revered today.
Another notable figure with the name Parin was Parin Devi, a 16th-century Rajput princess and warrior from the Mewar region of present-day Rajasthan, India. She is celebrated for her bravery and leadership during the siege of Chittor Fort by the Mughal forces in 1567-1568.
In more recent history, Parin Nath Mehrotra (1887-1957) was an Indian politician and freedom fighter who played a significant role in the nation's struggle for independence from British rule. He served as the President of the Indian National Congress in 1936 and was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi.
Other notable individuals with the name Parin include Parin Datta (1929-2009), an Indian scientist and pioneer in the field of computer technology, and Parin Fukui (born 1986), a Japanese professional tennis player who has won several titles on the ATP Challenger Tour.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Parin over time
The chart below shows babies named Parin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 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 Parin, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Parin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Parin 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 | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4003 | 17 | 4 |
| 2000s | #3951 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Parin
- Patrick 17,559
- Peter 13,150
- Paul 8,542
- Philip 4,997
- Parker 4,664
- Phoenix 3,865
- Preston 3,370
- Prince 1,782
- Patryk 1,763
- Phillip 1,697
- Percy 1,395
- Perry 1,015
FAQ
Parin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Parin in the UK right now?
In 2021, Parin was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Parin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 7 babies registered as Parin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Parin?
From Sanskrit origins, meaning beautiful or lovely flower.
How many people are called Parin in the UK?
A total of 26 babies have been registered as Parin across the 7 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.