Shervin is an attractive and distinctive given name of Persian origin. It translates to "young lion" in English, suggesting strength and courage. The name is composed of the elements "shahr" meaning city, and "ravan" meaning young or little. Shervin is commonly used as a male name but can also be given to females due to its unisex nature. It gained popularity worldwide during the 20th century, particularly in Iran and among Persian communities abroad. Some notable figures with this name include Shervin Pishevar, an Iranian-American venture capitalist and co-founder of Virgin Hyperloop One.
The name Shervin saw its peak popularity between 1988 and 1994, with a total of 77 births during these years. Since then, the number of annual births has fluctuated but remained relatively low, with an average of about 6 births per year from 2000 onwards. The most recent data shows that there were 5 births in 2023. In total, over the period from 1963 to 2023, there have been 228 births named Shervin.