Will my child share the name Pavan with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Pavan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Pavan in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Pavan becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Pavan is declining: down 1,315 places since 2020, to #4,275 in 2025. It peaked at #773 in 2000.

Is Pavan a good choice for a distinctive name?

Pavan is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Pavan a popular baby name in the United States?

Pavan does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Pavan is a distinctive choice, ranked #4275 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Pavan in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#4275

About the Name Pavan

Pavan is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 599 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1174 in 1997 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Pavan is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Pavan in their class.