How Many People Are Named Pawan?

Complete statistics for the name Pawan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Pawan
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Pawan means 'blowing wind' in Sanskrit, making it a name that evokes movement and energy. Only 42 people named Pawan live in the US today, which means 1 in 7,895,834 Americans share this unique moniker. The majority, 63%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~42
Living in US
1 in 7,895,834
Americans
2002
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Blowing wind
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Energetic Dynamic Adventurous
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

296,873
Worldwide Bearers
#3,536
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
283,320
🇵🇱 Poland
1,979
🇺🇸 United States
1,449
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
1,288
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
1,263
🇵🇰 Pakistan
1,156
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
933
🇨🇦 Canada
752
🇹🇭 Thailand
684
🇬🇧 England
649

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
42 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 27
27
Would be under 30 (63%)
16
Would be 30–60 (37%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 43 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2002

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
40
Classic Feel
17
Modern Appeal
93
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Pawan Through the Generations

Pawan saw its peak popularity in 2002 with 8 births, but it's remained stable since then. Today, most people named Pawan are around 27 years old, with 27 individuals under 30, 16 between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This distribution underscores its status as a name for younger generations, with a strong presence among those born in the early 2000s.

✨ Similar Names to Pawan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Pawan's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Pawan

How Many People Have the Name Pawan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 42 people in the United States currently share the name Pawan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 7,895,834 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Pawan a Common or Rare Name?

Pawan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Pawan Mean?

Pawan means "blowing wind" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Pawan in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Pawan Most Popular?

The name Pawan reached peak popularity in 2002, with 8 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Pawan?

Approximately 42 people named Pawan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 43. That works out to roughly 1 in 7,895,834 Americans.

Is Pawan a rare name?

Pawan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 7,895,834 Americans has this name.

What does the name Pawan mean?

Pawan means "blowing wind" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Pawan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Pawan are male and 0% are female.

When was Pawan most popular?

Pawan peaked in 2002 with 8 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US42
All-Time Births43
1 in X1 in 7,895,834
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age27
Peak Year2002
World Rank#3,536
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.