UK boy's name
Ravin
A masculine Indian name meaning "sun's ray" or "sunshine".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ravin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ravin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4747, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 3 births.
This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1996 to 2015. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Ravin. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ravin ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 3 boys were registered as Ravin.
- • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ravin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4747
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
3 births
Estimated living
12
2026
Meaning
What does Ravin mean?
The given name Ravin has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The name Ravin is derived from the Sanskrit word "ravi," which means "sun" or "sun god." In Hindu mythology, Ravi is the name of the sun god, who is also known as Surya.
The name Ravin is believed to have been in use since ancient times, with references to it found in various Hindu scriptures and texts. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Vedas, which are a collection of ancient Hindu sacred texts that date back to around 1500-500 BCE.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Ravin. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Ravin Dutt, a Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century CE. He was known for his contributions to Sanskrit literature and is considered one of the most influential poets of his time.
Another notable individual with the name Ravin was Ravin Karnard, a prominent Indian freedom fighter who lived in the early 20th century. He played an active role in the Indian independence movement and was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi.
In the field of science, Ravin Narayan was an Indian physicist and mathematician who made significant contributions to the study of relativity and cosmology. He was born in 1906 and is regarded as one of the pioneers of modern physics in India.
Ravin Chopra was a renowned Indian classical musician and composer who lived in the 20th century. He was a master of the sitar and is credited with popularizing Indian classical music globally.
Lastly, Ravin Bakshi was a celebrated Indian film director and screenwriter who made a significant impact on the Indian film industry. He was born in 1938 and is best known for his critically acclaimed films such as "Mandi" and "Baazigar."
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the name Ravin throughout history, showcasing the rich cultural and historical significance of this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ravin over time
The chart below shows babies named Ravin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ravin, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2015, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ravin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ravin 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 | #4747 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3750 | 6 | 2 |
| 1990s | #2863 | 3 | 1 |
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- Ronnie 16,445
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FAQ
Ravin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ravin in the UK right now?
In 2015, Ravin was ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ravin most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 3 babies registered as Ravin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ravin?
A masculine Indian name meaning "sun's ray" or "sunshine".
How many people are called Ravin in the UK?
A total of 12 babies have been registered as Ravin across the 4 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.