Gevon
A variation of Gavin, potentially having Germanic roots meaning "white hawk".
Name Census estimates that about 99 living Americans carry the first name Gevon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Gevon today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gevon births was 2000 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gevon. 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 Gevon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
99
~ 1 in 3,462,165 Americans
Peak year
2000
10 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2014 SSA rank
#12,694
Tracked since 1991
Census
Gevon in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 164 people with the first name Gevon, which placed it at #43,191 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#43,191
National first-name rank
People counted
164
164 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
82.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gevon
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Gevon is Black at 82.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.9%) and Hispanic (6.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Gevon described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Gevon at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American82.3% · 135
- Two or more races7.9% · 13
- Hispanic or Latino6.7% · 11
- White3.0% · 5
Popularity
Gevon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Gevon from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 51 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Gevon 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 Gevon 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 Gevon
The name Gevon is believed to have its origins in the ancient Germanic languages, with roots dating back to the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "gawjan," which means "to watch over" or "to protect." This suggests that the name was initially associated with guardianship or the role of a protector.
In the early medieval period, variations of the name, such as "Gevon" and "Gevinn," were found in various Germanic tribes and kingdoms across Europe. It is speculated that the name gained popularity among warrior classes or those responsible for the defense of their communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gevon can be traced back to an 8th-century Frankish chronicle, where it is mentioned as the name of a noble warrior who fought alongside Charlemagne. Unfortunately, little is known about his specific deeds or life story.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Gevon appeared sporadically in various historical records and manuscripts, particularly in regions with strong Germanic cultural influences. However, it did not achieve widespread popularity during this period.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Gevon von Zollern was a prominent commander in the Holy Roman Empire's military campaigns. He was known for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield, earning him a reputation as a skilled strategist and fearless warrior.
During the Renaissance, a Italian sculptor named Gevon Cellini, born in 1475, gained recognition for his intricate marble sculptures depicting scenes from classical mythology. His works were highly sought after by wealthy patrons and can still be found in various art galleries across Europe.
In the 17th century, Gevon Brewster, a Puritan settler born in 1609, became one of the earliest English colonists in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. He played a significant role in the establishment of the town of Plymouth and left a lasting legacy as a respected community leader.
The name Gevon also appeared in literary works, including a minor character in William Shakespeare's play "Henry IV, Part 1," where he is portrayed as a loyal soldier in the King's army.
Another notable figure with the name Gevon was a French philosopher and writer, Gevon Descartes, born in 1796. He was known for his influential works on rationalism and his famous philosophical statement, "I think, therefore I am."
While the name Gevon has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has carried a sense of strength, protection, and courage, reflecting its ancient Germanic roots and the valiant individuals who bore this name.
People
Gevon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Gevon 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
Gevon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gevon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 99 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gevon 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 3,462,165 US residents.
Is Gevon a common name?
We classify Gevon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 101 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Gevon most popular?
The single biggest year for Gevon was 2000, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gevon is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Gevon in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 164 people with the name Gevon, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #43,191 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Gevon in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Gevon?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Gevon leans strongly male. 155 people counted with this name were male (89.1%), compared with 19 female bearers (10.9%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Gevon?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Gevon is Black at 82.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.9%) and Hispanic (6.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Gevon most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Gevon in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.3% (135 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Gevon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Gevon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Gevon 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 Gevon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Gevon 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 Gevon 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.
How many people share the name Gevon?
Want to know how many people share the name Gevon? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.