Dravin is of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'the one who holds the sun'. It's composed of two elements: 'dra' meaning 'the sun', and '-vin' meaning 'one who holds or contains'. The name has a strong, resonant quality, reflecting its solar roots. Historically, it was more prevalent in India but is now recognized globally.
The name Dravin has seen fluctuations in popularity over the past two decades, with a peak of 30 births in 2004 and a recent low of 6 births in 2017. The most common years for the name were between 2000 to 2005, with an average of around 25 births per year during this period. However, since 2015, the popularity of the name has declined significantly, with fewer than 10 births per year. In total, there have been 467 babies named Dravin from 1995 to 2022.