Navin
Navin is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
New, fresh, or youthful.
Origin and history
Navin is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin meaning new or fresh. It also appears as a rare variant of the Irish name Nevin, which means little saint. In the United States, it is a relatively rare given name chosen for its clean sound and positive meaning.
Popularity in the United States
857 babies in the United States have been named Navin since 1880. It ranks #3820 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1858.
States where it is most popular
- NY (61.3 %)
- CA (28.3 %)
- IL (5.7 %)
- FL (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 69 |
| 1980-1990 | 130 |
| 1990-2000 | 154 |
| 2000-2010 | 216 |
| 2010-2019 | 219 |
| 2020-2029 | 69 |
Famous people named Navin
- Navin Chowdhry: Actor
- Navin Ramgoolam: Politician, Prime Minister
Fun facts
- Navin originates from the Sanskrit word navina, which translates to new or youthful.
- Navin R. Johnson is the central character played by Steve Martin in the 1979 comedy film The Jerk.