Erivan
An Armenian masculine name derived from the city of Erivan (modern-day Yerevan).
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Erivan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Erivan today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Erivan births was 1997 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Erivan. 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 Erivan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1997
5 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1997 SSA rank
#9,727
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Erivan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Erivan 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 Erivan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Erivan
The name Erivan is thought to have originated from the Armenian language, with its roots dating back to the ancient kingdom of Armenia in the Caucasus region. It is believed to be derived from the Armenian words "yeri" meaning "bearer" and "van" meaning "monastery" or "convent," suggesting a connection to monastic or religious life.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Erivan can be found in the 5th century AD, when it was mentioned in Armenian manuscripts and historical records. These early references often linked the name to individuals associated with monasteries or religious institutions in the region.
In the Middle Ages, the name Erivan gained popularity among Armenian communities, particularly those located in the vicinity of the city of Yerevan, which was known as Erivan during that time. This city, now the capital of modern-day Armenia, played a significant role in the spread and preservation of the name.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Erivan. One of the earliest prominent individuals was Erivan Vartabed (1210-1285), an Armenian scholar, writer, and theologian who authored several influential works on theology and philosophy.
Another notable bearer of the name was Erivan Karapetyan (1865-1944), an Armenian artist and painter known for his landscapes and depictions of Armenian life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
In the field of literature, Erivan Hakobian (1923-2003) was a renowned Armenian poet and writer, whose works explored themes of Armenian identity, culture, and history.
The name Erivan also found its way into the world of music, with Erivan Arakelian (1930-2012) being a celebrated Armenian composer and conductor who contributed significantly to the development of Armenian classical music.
Erivan Oganian (1955-2009) was a prominent Armenian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia and played a crucial role in the country's international relations during the post-Soviet era.
While these are just a few examples, the name Erivan has been carried by many notable figures throughout Armenian history, reflecting its deep cultural roots and significance within the Armenian community.
People
Erivan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Erivan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Erivan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Erivan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Erivan 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Erivan a common name?
We classify Erivan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Erivan most popular?
The single biggest year for Erivan was 1997, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Erivan is about 28 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 Erivan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Erivan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Erivan 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 Erivan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Erivan 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 Erivan 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 Erivan?
Find out how many Americans are named Erivan on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.