UK girl's name
Parvin
A Persian feminine name meaning "pleiades" or "cluster of stars".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2005. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Parvin is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Parvin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2005 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4798, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2005 to 2005. 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.
Parvin is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Parvin. 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 2006 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Parvin ranked #4798 for girls in England and Wales in 2005, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 3 girls were registered as Parvin.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Parvin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4798
2005
Births in 2005
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Parvin mean?
The name Parvin is of Persian origin, derived from the Persian word "parvin" which means "pleiades" or "cluster of stars." The name has been in use in Iran and the surrounding regions for centuries, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and celestial symbolism associated with the Persian civilization.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Parvin can be found in Persian literature, particularly in the works of renowned poets such as Hafez and Rumi. These literary works often featured the name as a symbol of beauty, grace, and celestial splendor, reflecting the significance of stars and celestial bodies in Persian culture.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Parvin. One of the most famous was Parvin Etesami, an Iranian poet and writer who lived from 1907 to 1941. Her poetic works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and social commentary, earned her widespread recognition and a place in the literary canon of modern Persian literature.
Another prominent figure with the name Parvin was Parvin Mushtari, an Iranian painter and artist who lived from 1920 to 2008. Her vibrant and intricate works, which drew inspiration from traditional Persian motifs and contemporary styles, garnered international acclaim and helped to elevate the profile of Iranian art on the global stage.
In the realm of sports, Parvin Gharache was an Iranian weightlifter who competed in the 1960s and 1970s. She achieved numerous accolades, including winning multiple gold medals at the Asian Games and setting world records in her weight class, becoming a trailblazer for women's participation in weightlifting.
Parvin Payandeh, an Iranian actress and film director who lived from 1945 to 2017, also made significant contributions to the arts. She starred in numerous critically acclaimed films and directed several notable works, earning recognition for her ability to portray complex and nuanced characters on screen.
Outside of Iran, the name Parvin has also found its way into other cultures and contexts. For instance, Parvin Shroff was an Indian lawyer and jurist who served as a judge on the Bombay High Court from 1978 to 1990, making significant contributions to the field of law and jurisprudence in India.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Parvin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Parvin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4798 | 3 | 1 |
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- Poppy 52,802
- Phoebe 47,609
- Paige 24,717
- Penelope 13,109
- Pippa 6,346
- Polly 5,678
- Philippa 4,446
- Penny 4,394
- Paris 4,372
- Piper 3,961
- Pearl 3,516
- Paisley 3,419
FAQ
Parvin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Parvin in the UK right now?
In 2005, Parvin was ranked #4798 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Parvin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 3 babies registered as Parvin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Parvin?
A Persian feminine name meaning "pleiades" or "cluster of stars".
How many people are called Parvin in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Parvin across the 1 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.