Boy · #10,757 in 2026

Ashvin

Name: Popularity of the name Ashvin in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ashvin, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Ashvin, or Ashwin, also known as Aswayuja, is the seventh month of the Hindu lunar calendar and the Indian national calendar. The name of the month is derived from the position of the Moon near the Ashvini nakshatra (star) on the full moon day. The month corresponds to the autumn (Sharada) season and falls in September–October of the Gregorian calendar.

Current Rank

#10,757

Peak Rank

#5,072 (2006)

Total Babies

180

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1980

First Year

2018

Last Year

2006

Peak Year

#5072

Peak Rank

180

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Ashvin

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Etymology

The name of the month is derived from Ashvini , which is the first of the 27 nakshatras (star). It is based on the position of the Moon near the star on the full moon day. In Indian astrology , it is the head of the constellation Aries . In Hindu mythology , Ashvins are divine twin horsemen, who are associated with healing and are considered the bringers of dawn. In Thai , Aswin means a warrior or knight, and are described as representing the "blending of light and darkness" during twilight.

The Story of Ashvin

Ashvin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1980, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 17 Ashvins were born — ranking #5,072 that year. As of 2026, Ashvin ranks #10,757 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 180 Ashvins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Ashvin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ashvin is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Alvin
Ashwin
Alvyn
Ashen
Alvan
Aktion
Ashan
Alven
Ashing
Asheville
Ashville
Ashine

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ashvin

What does the name Ashvin mean?

How popular is Ashvin in 2026?

In 2026, Ashvin ranks #10,757 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Ashvin most popular?

Ashvin reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #5,072 that year with 17 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Ashvin most popular?

Ashvin has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ashvin.

Is Ashvin a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ashvin is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Ashvin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ashvin include Mathews, Jabori, Manan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ashvin

Ashvin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1980 and has accumulated 180 births in the dataset. Ashvin's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #5,072. Use the chart and map above to compare Ashvin's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.