Parthiv
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "embodiment of Prithvi (earth)".
Name Census estimates that about 110 living Americans carry the first name Parthiv. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Parthiv today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Parthiv births was 2008 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Parthiv. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Parthiv with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
110
~ 1 in 3,115,949 Americans
Peak year
2008
12 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,682
Tracked since 2002
Census
Parthiv in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 298 people with the first name Parthiv, which placed it at #29,601 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#29,601
National first-name rank
People counted
298
298 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
97.0% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Parthiv
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Parthiv is Asian/Pacific Islander at 97.0%. The next largest groups are White (1.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Parthiv described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Parthiv at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander97.0% · 289
- White1.3% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 2
- Two or more races0.7% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.3% · 1
Popularity
Parthiv: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Parthiv from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 56 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Parthiv by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Parthiv during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Parthiv
The name Parthiv has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Prithvi," which means "earth" or "land." Parthiv can be translated as "relating to the earth" or "belonging to the land."
In Hindu mythology, Prithvi is the name of the earth goddess, the consort of Dyaus Pita, the god of the sky. The name Parthiv is closely associated with this mythological connection and the reverence for the earth in ancient Indian culture. It is believed that the name was originally given to individuals who had a deep connection with nature or worked closely with the land, such as farmers or those who lived in rural areas.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Parthiv can be traced back to ancient Indian texts and inscriptions dating back to the 3rd century BCE. One notable historical figure who bore this name was Parthiv, a Sanskrit grammarian and philosopher who lived during the 7th century CE. He is known for his contributions to the field of Sanskrit grammar and his commentaries on the works of the renowned grammarian Panini.
Another prominent figure with the name Parthiv was Parthiv Chandra Ray, an Indian chemist and educator who lived from 1861 to 1944. He is considered a pioneer in the field of chemistry education in India and played a crucial role in establishing the first modern chemical laboratory in the country.
In the realm of literature, Parthiv Neog was a notable Assamese poet and writer who lived from 1916 to 1983. He is celebrated for his contributions to the Assamese literary canon and his efforts in promoting the language and culture of the region.
Parthiv Patel, born in 1985, is a former Indian cricketer who played as a wicket-keeper-batsman for the Indian national team. He represented India in various international tournaments and is known for his impressive wicket-keeping skills.
Another notable figure with the name Parthiv is Parthiv Shah, an Indian billionaire businessman who founded the pharmaceutical company Biocon Limited. Born in 1953, he is recognized for his entrepreneurial spirit and contributions to the biotechnology industry in India.
While the name Parthiv has its roots in ancient Indian culture and mythology, it has transcended geographical boundaries and has been adopted by individuals from various backgrounds and cultures around the world, reflecting the rich diversity and interconnectedness of human societies.
People
Parthiv + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Parthiv as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Parthiv: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Parthiv?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 110 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Parthiv going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,115,949 US residents.
Is Parthiv a common name?
We classify Parthiv as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 111 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Parthiv most popular?
The single biggest year for Parthiv was 2008, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Parthiv is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Parthiv in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 298 people with the name Parthiv, or 0.10 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #29,601 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Parthiv in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Parthiv?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Parthiv appears almost entirely male. Of the 299 people counted with this name, 100.0% were male and only a very small share were female. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Parthiv?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Parthiv is Asian/Pacific Islander at 97.0%. The next largest groups are White (1.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Parthiv most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Parthiv in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.0% (289 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Parthiv in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Parthiv a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Parthiv in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Parthiv still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Parthiv in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Parthiv can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have the name Parthiv?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.