Rising since 1986, #2,056 for boys today.
Popularity of Naveen since 1972
Babies named Naveen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 72 |
| 1980s | 9 | 122 |
| 1990s | 43 | 172 |
| 2000s | 91 | 309 |
| 2010s | 175 | 452 |
| 2020s | 21 | 381 |
Meaning & origin
Naveen, a name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'new' or 'fresh', has been in use in the United States since at least 1972. Although it has never broken into the top ranks, it has seen a steady rise in popularity since 1986, reaching its highest rank of 2056 in 2025. That year, approximately 1 in 23,723 newborns were named Naveen. The name is most common in Pennsylvania, Texas, and California, reflecting the distribution of Indian-American communities. While still relatively rare, its consistent upward trajectory suggests growing appreciation for this culturally rich name outside its traditional South Asian context.
Naveen is derived from the Sanskrit word 'navīna' (नवीन), meaning new, fresh, or young. It is a common given name in India, especially among Hindi-speaking communities, and has been in use since ancient times. The name gained wider recognition through Indian diaspora communities in the West.
Where Naveen is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Naveen” around the world
Where Naveen lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nav, Neen
Variants: Navin, Nabin
Sibling names for Naveen
Names that share Naveen's style, for a brother or sister.
