Gevan
An English name derived from the Celtic elements "gév" and "an" signifying "battle/combat" and "diminutive".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Gevan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Gevan today is around 78 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gevan births was 1952 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gevan. 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
- • The typical person named Gevan is about 78 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Gevans were born before 1958.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Gevan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1952
12 babies that year
Average age
78
years old
1952 SSA rank
#2,296
Tracked since 1952
Popularity
Gevan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Gevan 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 Gevan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Gevan
The name Gevan is believed to have its origins in the Armenian language and culture. It is derived from the Armenian word "gevorg," which means "tiller of the land" or "farmer." The name's roots can be traced back to the early medieval period in the Armenian Highlands.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gevan can be found in the 5th century CE, when an Armenian scholar and mathematician named Gevan Grigori lived and worked. He is known for his contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the study of geometry and number theory.
In the 7th century CE, a prominent Armenian military leader named Gevan Mamikonian played a significant role in the defense of the Armenian Kingdom against Arab invasions. His bravery and leadership were celebrated in several Armenian epic poems and historical accounts.
During the 12th century, a renowned Armenian architect and sculptor named Gevan Ter-Petrosian was responsible for the construction of several notable churches and monasteries in the region, including the Haghartsin Monastery and the Goshavank Monastery.
In the 19th century, Gevan Bashinjagian, an Armenian novelist and playwright, gained recognition for his works that explored themes of Armenian identity and cultural preservation. His plays were widely performed in Armenian communities across the Ottoman Empire and beyond.
Another notable figure with the name Gevan was Gevan Ter-Gabrielian, a prominent Armenian writer and poet who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is best known for his poetry collections that celebrated Armenian heritage and the natural beauty of the Armenian landscapes.
While the name Gevan has its roots in Armenian culture, it has also been adopted and used in other regions and communities over time, often with variations in spelling and pronunciation. However, the name's rich historical significance and connection to Armenian identity and traditions remain an integral part of its legacy.
People
Gevan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Gevan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Gevan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gevan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gevan 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Gevan a common name?
We classify Gevan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Gevan most popular?
The single biggest year for Gevan was 1952, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gevan is about 78 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 Gevan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Gevan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Gevan 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 Gevan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Gevan 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 Gevan 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 Gevan?
Want to know how many people share the name Gevan? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.