Feven
A feminine name of Amharic origin meaning "the golden one".
Name Census estimates that about 198 living Americans carry the first name Feven. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Feven today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Feven births was 2012 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Feven. 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
198
~ 1 in 1,731,083 Americans
Peak year
2012
15 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,987
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Feven: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Feven from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 77 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Feven remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Feven 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 Feven 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 Feven
The name Feven has its roots in the Amharic language, which is one of the Semitic languages spoken in Ethiopia. The name is derived from the Amharic word "feven," which means "universe" or "creation." It is a beautiful and poetic name that reflects the rich cultural heritage of Ethiopia.
In ancient times, the name Feven was often associated with the concept of creation and the natural world. It was believed that those who bore this name were connected to the forces of nature and the cosmic order. The name may have been used in religious or spiritual contexts, as it evokes a sense of reverence for the universe and its wonders.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Feven can be found in the Kebra Nagast, an ancient text that is considered a sacred literary work in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. The text, which dates back to the 14th century, tells the story of the Queen of Sheba and her son Menelik, who is believed to have been the founder of the Solomonic dynasty in Ethiopia.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Feven. One of the most famous is Feven Yohannes (born in 1985), an Ethiopian long-distance runner who has won numerous international competitions, including the Rotterdam Marathon in 2015 and the Amsterdam Marathon in 2016.
Another noteworthy figure is Feven Getaneh (born in 1993), an Ethiopian–American entrepreneur and fashion designer. She is the founder of the clothing line "Feven," which celebrates African culture and empowers women through sustainable and ethical fashion.
In the realm of literature, Feven Gebre (born in 1986) is an acclaimed Ethiopian-American author and poet. Her work often explores themes of identity, displacement, and the immigrant experience. Her debut poetry collection, "The Sweetest Mango," was published in 2019 and received critical acclaim.
Feven Weldemariam (born in 1977) is an Ethiopian-American journalist and television personality. She has worked as a news anchor and reporter for various media outlets, including NBC News and Al Jazeera America, and is known for her coverage of international affairs and human rights issues.
Lastly, Feven Araya (born in 1980) is an Ethiopian-American singer and songwriter. She has released several albums that blend traditional Ethiopian musical styles with contemporary genres such as R&B and soul. Her music has gained popularity both in Ethiopia and among the Ethiopian diaspora communities around the world.
These individuals, spanning various fields and professions, have carried the name Feven with pride and have contributed to the richness and diversity of their respective communities.
People
Feven + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Feven as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Feven: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Feven?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 198 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Feven 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 1,731,083 US residents.
Is Feven a common name?
We classify Feven as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 200 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Feven most popular?
The single biggest year for Feven was 2012, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Feven is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Feven a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Feven 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.
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.