Pavan
Borrowed from Sanskrit पवन (pavana).
Every Pavan since 1970 — 564 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Pavan
Pavan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,417 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 564 American babies have been named Pavan. Its peak came in 2002, when 32 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 Pavan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Pavan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #10,417 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,654 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #13,550 |
| 2019 | 5 | #13,628 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8,649 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 6 | #11,774 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9,350 |
| 2014 | 6 | #11,765 |
| 2013 | 7 | #10,445 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,658 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10,498 |
| 2010 | 7 | #10,465 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6,718 |
| 2008 | 12 | #7,082 |
| 2007 | 20 | #4,757 |
| 2006 | 27 | #3,749 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,507 |
| 2004 | 25 | #3,719 |
| 2003 | 22 | #3,938 |
| 2002 | 32 | #2,926 |
| 2001 | 22 | #3,815 |
| 2000 | 14 | #5,247 |
| 1995 | 9 | #6,274 |
| 1990 | 14 | #4,126 |
| 1985 | 14 | #3,338 |
| 1980 | 6 | #6,041 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,594 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pavan mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit पवन (pavana).
How popular is the name Pavan in 2025?
Pavan ranked #10,417 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Pavan?
564 babies have been named Pavan in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Pavan most popular?
Pavan peaked in 2002, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Pavan a boy or girl name?
Pavan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Pavan rising or falling?
Pavan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.