Rising since 2022, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Pavan since 1970
Babies named Pavan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 30 |
| 1980s | 84 |
| 1990s | 158 |
| 2000s | 202 |
| 2010s | 71 |
| 2020s | 19 |
Meaning & origin
Pavan is a name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'wind' or 'air,' and it is closely tied to the Hindu deity Vayu, the god of wind. In the United States, its usage has been modest but steady since it was first recorded in 1970. As of 2025, 1 in 244,011 boys received the name, and it ranked 9,714. Its peak year was 2002, and the name has been rising in popularity since 2022. While Pavan has not seen widespread use across any particular state, it remains a meaningful choice for families with Indian heritage, connecting the child to ancient mythology and the natural element of air.
Pavan is derived from the Sanskrit word 'pavana,' meaning 'wind' or 'air.' In Hindu mythology, Pavan is an epithet of the god Vayu, the deity of wind. The name has been used in India for centuries and appears in ancient texts, though it gained wider modern usage as a given name in the 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pav, Pavi
Sibling names for Pavan
Names that share Pavan's style, for a brother or sister.
