Pavan
Meaningwind, breeze · Sanskrit
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,882 in 2002
7 babies were named Pavan in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,308 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1970–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Pavan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Pavan, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Pavan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryPavan first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2002, when it ranked #2,882. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendPavan has climbed 2,308 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Sanskrit, Pavan means “wind, breeze”. Our records link it to Hindu and Indian roots.
About the name Pavan
Pavan is a boy name of Hindu and Indian origin meaning “wind, breeze”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-van”. US birth records list Pavan for boys from 1970 to 2025, in 45 of those 56 years. Its best year was 2002, when it ranked #2,882 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:Hindu namesIndian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.8 | 564,972 boys |
| 1980s | 4.5 | 221,729 boys |
| 1990s | 8.1 | 123,153 boys |
| 2000s | 10 | 98,717 boys |
| 2010s | 3.8 | 265,252 boys |
| 2020s | 1.8 | 540,541 boys |
More Hindu boy names
- Boy name: Zain · beauty, grace
- Unisex name: Rohan · ascending
- Boy name: Gian · God is gracious
- Boy name: Rishi · sage, seer
- Unisex name: Kiran · ray of light
- Unisex name: Dev · god, divine
- Unisex name: Neel · blue
- Boy name: Hiram · exalted brother
Questions about the name Pavan
What does the name Pavan mean?
Pavan means “wind, breeze” in Sanskrit.
What is the origin of the name Pavan?
Pavan has Hindu, Indian roots in our records. Other Hindu names include Zain, Rohan, Gian.
Is Pavan a boy or girl name?
Pavan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Pavan?
Pavan ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2002 (#2,882).