Cevyn
A masculine name of Welsh origin meaning "one of noble birth".
Name Census estimates that about 185 living Americans carry the first name Cevyn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 59.1% of registrations being female. The average person named Cevyn today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cevyn births was 2023 (38 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cevyn. 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.
People living today
185
~ 1 in 1,852,726 Americans
Peak year
2023
38 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,685
Tracked since 2018
Gender
Gender distribution for Cevyn
Cevyn is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 186 total registrations, 76 (40.9%) were male and 110 (59.1%) were female.
Cevyn as a male name
- Ranked #5,685 in 2024
- 16 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (18 births)
Cevyn as a female name
- Ranked #5,969 in 2024
- 20 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2022 (20 births)
Popularity
Cevyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cevyn from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 155 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cevyn 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 Cevyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Cevyns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Cevyn
The name Cevyn is believed to have originated from the ancient Celtic language spoken in parts of modern-day Britain and Ireland. It is derived from the root word "cev," which means "hollow" or "valley," combined with the diminutive suffix "-yn," indicating a small or little hollow.
In early Celtic folklore and mythology, valleys and hollows were often associated with mystical and spiritual significance. They were seen as places where the veil between the physical world and the realm of the supernatural was thin, allowing for encounters with otherworldly beings and forces.
The earliest recorded use of the name Cevyn dates back to the 6th century CE, appearing in ancient Welsh manuscripts and genealogical records. One notable figure bearing this name was Cevyn ap Rhys, a Welsh prince who lived in the late 6th century and was renowned for his leadership and bravery in battles against invading Saxon forces.
In the 8th century, a renowned Welsh bard and poet known as Cevyn Fardd gained recognition for his intricate and moving poetic works that celebrated the natural beauty of the Welsh valleys and the resilience of the Celtic people.
During the medieval period, the name Cevyn appeared in various chronicles and historical accounts from the British Isles. One noteworthy individual was Cevyn the Scribe, a 12th-century monk who meticulously copied and preserved ancient Celtic manuscripts, ensuring the survival of valuable cultural and literary treasures.
In the 15th century, Cevyn ab Owain was a renowned Welsh archer who fought alongside King Henry V of England during the Hundred Years' War. His prowess with the longbow and his unwavering loyalty earned him a place in the annals of English and Welsh history.
Another significant figure bearing the name Cevyn was the 16th-century Scottish explorer and navigator, Cevyn MacLeod. He was among the first Europeans to chart and document the rugged coastlines and remote islands of the Outer Hebrides, contributing to the expansion of geographical knowledge during the Age of Exploration.
While the name Cevyn has fallen into relative obscurity in modern times, its rich historical roots and association with the Celtic culture and landscapes continue to imbue it with a sense of mystique and connection to the ancient past.
People
Cevyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cevyn 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
Cevyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cevyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 185 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cevyn 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 1,852,726 US residents.
Is Cevyn a common name?
We classify Cevyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 186 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cevyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Cevyn was 2023, when 38 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cevyn is about 4 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 Cevyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cevyn a female name?
Yes, 59.1% of people registered as Cevyn in the SSA data are female. 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 Cevyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cevyn 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 Cevyn 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 many people share the name Cevyn?
Want to know how many people share the name Cevyn? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.