UK boy's name
Pavin
An Indian name derived from the Sanskrit word "pavana" meaning wind or air.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2002. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Pavin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Pavin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2002 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3225, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2002 to 2002. 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.
Pavin is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Pavin. 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 2003 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Pavin ranked #3225 for boys in England and Wales in 2002, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 3 boys were registered as Pavin.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Pavin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3225
2002
Births in 2002
3
Latest year
Peak year
2002
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Pavin mean?
The name Pavin has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. The name is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "pavana," which means "purifying" or "cleansing." This suggests that the name may have been associated with purity, sanctity, or spiritual cleansing in its earliest uses.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pavin can be found in the Hindu sacred texts, the Vedas, which were composed between 1500 and 500 BCE. In these texts, the name is mentioned in connection with various rituals and ceremonies, lending credence to its association with purity and spiritual cleansing.
The name Pavin has also been documented in ancient Indian literature, such as the epic poems Ramayana and Mahabharata, which date back to around the 4th century BCE. In these works, the name is sometimes used as a character name or as a reference to a person's spiritual qualities.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Pavin. One of the earliest was Pavin Chandra, a renowned Indian philosopher and scholar who lived in the 8th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the field of logic and his commentary on ancient Hindu texts.
Another notable figure was Pavin Deva, a Hindu mystic and spiritual teacher who lived in the 12th century CE. He was revered for his teachings on devotion, self-realization, and the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment.
In more recent times, Pavin Singh was a prominent Indian freedom fighter who played a significant role in the struggle for independence from British rule in the early 20th century. He was born in 1894 and was known for his unwavering commitment to the cause of Indian independence.
Pavin Chowdhry was an Indian author and poet who lived in the 20th century. He was born in 1919 and was celebrated for his literary works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.
Lastly, Pavin Purie was an Indian businessman and media mogul who founded the well-known Indian media conglomerate, India Today Group. He was born in 1949 and was instrumental in shaping the landscape of Indian journalism and media.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Pavin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Pavin 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 | #3225 | 3 | 1 |
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- Philip 4,997
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- Patryk 1,763
- Phillip 1,697
- Percy 1,395
- Perry 1,015
FAQ
Pavin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Pavin in the UK right now?
In 2002, Pavin was ranked #3225 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Pavin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 3 babies registered as Pavin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Pavin?
An Indian name derived from the Sanskrit word "pavana" meaning wind or air.
How many people are called Pavin in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Pavin 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.