UK boy's name
Sharvin
A masculine name of Indian origin meaning "lion of the heavens".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sharvin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Sharvin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 8 births.
This profile covers 40 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2014 to 2024. 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 63% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 40 living people in the UK are called Sharvin. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sharvin ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 8 boys were registered as Sharvin.
- • About 40 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sharvin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3688
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2021
8 births
Estimated living
40
2026
Meaning
What does Sharvin mean?
The name Sharvin is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "sharva," which means "night" or "darkness." This suggests that the name may have been given to children born at night or during a period of darkness.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sharvin can be found in the Hindu epic poem, the Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In the epic, Sharvin is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought alongside the Pandava brothers in the great battle of Kurukshetra.
During the medieval period, the name Sharvin was relatively common among certain Hindu communities in India. One notable figure who bore this name was Sharvin Acharya, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 11th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the field of Advaita Vedanta, a branch of Hindu philosophy.
In the 16th century, a Rajput warrior named Sharvin Singh was recorded as having fought valiantly against the Mughal forces during the reign of Akbar. His bravery and valor were celebrated in the local folklore of the region.
Another notable figure with the name Sharvin was Sharvin Das, a 17th-century saint and poet from the Vaishnava tradition of Hinduism. His devotional poetry and teachings on bhakti (devotion) were widely admired and continue to be studied by scholars and devotees alike.
In more recent times, one of the most famous individuals with the name Sharvin was Sharvin Tripathi, an Indian freedom fighter who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule in the early 20th century. He was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and participated in various non-violent protests and civil disobedience campaigns.
While the name Sharvin is not as common as some other Indian names, it holds a rich historical and cultural significance, particularly within the Hindu tradition. Its origins can be traced back to ancient Sanskrit texts, and it has been borne by notable figures throughout the centuries, including warriors, scholars, saints, and freedom fighters.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sharvin over time
The chart below shows babies named Sharvin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2014 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sharvin, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sharvin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sharvin 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 | #3082 | 25 | 4 |
| 2010s | #4214 | 15 | 4 |
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- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Sharvin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sharvin in the UK right now?
In 2024, Sharvin was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Sharvin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 8 babies registered as Sharvin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sharvin?
A masculine name of Indian origin meaning "lion of the heavens".
How many people are called Sharvin in the UK?
A total of 40 babies have been registered as Sharvin across the 8 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.