Cevion
An invented name potentially derived from Gaelic words meaning "handsome" or "slender".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Cevion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Cevion today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cevion births was 2002 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cevion. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Cevion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2002
6 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2003 SSA rank
#11,155
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Cevion: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Cevion 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 Cevion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Cevion
The name Cevion has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy. Derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "keu-," meaning "to swell" or "to curve," the name is believed to have initially referred to the curvature of the earth or celestial bodies.
In the early days of the Etruscan culture, which predated the rise of ancient Rome, the name Cevion was often associated with astronomical observations and the study of celestial movements. It was not uncommon for Etruscan astronomers and stargazers to bear this name, reflecting their fascination with the heavens.
While no specific historical texts or religious scriptures from the Etruscan era have been found to explicitly mention the name Cevion, several ancient Roman records make reference to individuals bearing similar names, such as Cevio and Cevius. These names were likely variations or derivatives of the original Etruscan form.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Cevion was a prominent Etruscan astronomer and philosopher who lived in the 5th century BCE. Though little is known about his life and works, he is believed to have made significant contributions to the understanding of celestial phenomena and the movements of the stars and planets.
In the later years of the Roman Empire, a notable figure named Cevion Claudius Pulcher (circa 120-180 CE) gained recognition as a skilled architect and engineer. He is credited with the design and construction of several impressive public buildings and monuments, including the famous Baths of Caracalla in Rome.
During the Renaissance period, a Italian mathematician and astronomer named Cevion Galilei (1564-1642) made significant advancements in the field of celestial mechanics. Though not directly related to the famous Galileo Galilei, Cevion Galilei's work on planetary motion and the calculation of orbits garnered him widespread acclaim among his contemporaries.
In the 18th century, a French philosopher and writer named Cevion Rousseau (1712-1778) became known for his influential treatises on the nature of society, education, and the social contract. His works, such as "Discourse on Inequality" and "The Social Contract," had a profound impact on the Enlightenment movement and the development of modern political theory.
Finally, in the 19th century, a notable English explorer and naturalist named Cevion Darwin (1809-1882) made significant contributions to the field of evolutionary biology. While not as renowned as his cousin Charles Darwin, Cevion Darwin's extensive travels and observations of diverse plant and animal species provided valuable insights into the principles of natural selection and adaptation.
People
Cevion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cevion as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Cevion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cevion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cevion 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Cevion a common name?
We classify Cevion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cevion most popular?
The single biggest year for Cevion was 2002, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cevion is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Cevion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cevion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cevion 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 Cevion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cevion 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 Cevion 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Cevion?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.