Eivan
A masculine Persian name meaning "eternally beautiful".
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the first name Eivan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Eivan today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eivan births was 2015 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eivan. 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
117
~ 1 in 2,929,524 Americans
Peak year
2015
16 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2023 SSA rank
#11,207
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Eivan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eivan 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 81 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Eivan remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eivan 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 Eivan 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 Eivan
The name Eivan is a relatively obscure and rare given name with origins that can be traced back to ancient Persia, modern-day Iran. It is believed to be derived from the Persian word "eyvân," which refers to a vaulted entrance or vestibule in traditional Persian architecture. The name likely emerged during the Achaemenid Empire, which ruled over Persia from the 6th to 4th centuries BCE.
In ancient Persian texts and historical records, the name Eivan is occasionally mentioned, although its usage appears to have been limited. One of the earliest recorded instances is found in the Shahnameh, the epic Persian poem composed by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century CE. In this literary masterpiece, Eivan is mentioned as a minor character, a soldier in the army of the legendary Persian king Kavadh I.
Throughout the centuries, the name Eivan has been relatively uncommon, but a few notable individuals have carried this moniker. One of the most prominent was Eivan Abdullayev, a renowned Azerbaijani composer who lived from 1918 to 1989. His works, which blended traditional Azerbaijani music with contemporary influences, played a significant role in the development of the country's classical music scene.
Another historical figure bearing the name Eivan was Eivan Grozny, a Russian military leader who served during the reign of Ivan the Terrible in the 16th century. Grozny was known for his bravery and tactical prowess, leading several successful military campaigns against the Crimean Khanate and other neighboring powers.
In the 19th century, Eivan Simonov was a prominent Russian explorer and geographer. Born in 1819, he led several expeditions to Central Asia and played a pivotal role in mapping and documenting the region's geography and cultures. His detailed accounts and maps were invaluable contributions to the field of exploration during that era.
Moving forward to the 20th century, Eivan Nikolayev was a renowned Russian artist and sculptor, known for his innovative and avant-garde works. Born in 1901, Nikolayev's sculptures and installations challenged traditional art forms and helped shape the avant-garde movement in Russia during the early Soviet era.
While the name Eivan has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, these individuals and their contributions serve as a testament to the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments associated with this distinctive moniker of Persian origin.
People
Eivan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eivan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Eivan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eivan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 117 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eivan 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 2,929,524 US residents.
Is Eivan a common name?
We classify Eivan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 118 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eivan most popular?
The single biggest year for Eivan was 2015, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eivan is about 9 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 Eivan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eivan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eivan 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 Eivan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eivan 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 Eivan 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 Eivan?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Eivan at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.