Parv
A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 96 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a group of birds, fish, or insects; a flock, a swarm or a school
Parv is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin, from the Sanskrit parva meaning 'auspicious occasion' or 'festival.' In Hindu tradition, a parva is a sacred day or celestial event; as a name it suggests a child born under a fortunate star.
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Parv is cataloged under the Sanskrit naming tradition. Names from the Sanskrit tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Parv has been recorded as a boy's name since 2007, with 96 total births. Browse the Sanskrit names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Parv has 13+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2007.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 16 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 65 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 15 | — |
The Story of Parv
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2015, Parv is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Parv are most likely born between 2007 and 2024.
How rare is Parv?
Only about 1 in every 400,000 babies born in 2024 was named Parv — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2007, peaked in the 2010s with 65 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Parv by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(13 years, 2007–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | #8770 |
| 2020 | 7 | #10313 |
| 2019 | 7 | #10528 |
| 2018 | 10 | #8009 |
| 2017 | 7 | #10492 |
| 2016 | 8 | #9451 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6980 |
| 2014 | 5 | #13518 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7416 |
| 2012 | 5 | #13701 |
| 2009 | 5 | #13956 |
| 2008 | 5 | #14083 |
| 2007 | 5 | #13878 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2007–2024