Navin
A male given name used in India.
Every Navin since 1972 — 857 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Navin
Navin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,053 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 857 American babies have been named Navin. Its peak came in 2006, when 34 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Navin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Navin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #8,053 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,600 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5,847 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6,383 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,427 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,901 |
| 2019 | 17 | #5,492 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,474 |
| 2017 | 20 | #4,882 |
| 2016 | 19 | #5,082 |
| 2015 | 22 | #4,502 |
| 2014 | 22 | #4,488 |
| 2013 | 24 | #4,143 |
| 2012 | 31 | #3,504 |
| 2011 | 23 | #4,316 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4,199 |
| 2009 | 23 | #4,387 |
| 2008 | 25 | #4,106 |
| 2007 | 28 | #3,763 |
| 2006 | 34 | #3,201 |
| 2005 | 20 | #4,414 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4,943 |
| 2003 | 17 | #4,751 |
| 2002 | 18 | #4,444 |
| 2001 | 17 | #4,627 |
| 2000 | 17 | #4,511 |
| 1995 | 10 | #5,778 |
| 1990 | 15 | #3,907 |
| 1985 | 12 | #3,733 |
| 1980 | 14 | #3,203 |
| 1975 | 8 | #4,188 |
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Famous people named Navin
- Navin Ramgoolam Politician · b. 1947
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Navin mean?
A male given name used in India.
How popular is the name Navin in 2025?
Navin ranked #8,053 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Navin?
857 babies have been named Navin in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Navin most popular?
Navin peaked in 2006, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Navin a boy or girl name?
Navin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Navin rising or falling?
Navin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Navin?
Well-known people named Navin include Navin Ramgoolam (politician).