Heavin
A unisex name from the English language meaning "of heaven" or "celestial."
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the first name Heavin. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Heavin today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Heavin births was 2003 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Heavin. 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
127
~ 1 in 2,698,853 Americans
Peak year
2003
14 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2014 SSA rank
#13,592
Tracked since 1993
Census
Heavin in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 153 people with the first name Heavin, which placed it at #44,840 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
#44,840
National first-name rank
People counted
153
153 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
40.5% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Heavin
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Heavin is Black at 40.5%. The next largest groups are White (39.9%) and Hispanic (6.5%). 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 Heavin 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 Heavin at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American40.5% · 62
- White39.9% · 61
- Hispanic or Latino6.5% · 10
- Two or more races6.5% · 10
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.6% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.0% · 3
Popularity
Heavin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Heavin 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 102 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
Heavin 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 Heavin 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 Heavin
The given name Heavin is a relatively modern English name that appears to have emerged in the late 20th century. It is likely derived from the English word "heaven," which has its roots in the Old English word "heofon" and the Proto-Germanic word "khimunam." The name is a nod to the celestial realm and the concept of paradise or a divine abode.
While the name Heavin does not have a long historical lineage like many traditional names, its connection to the idea of heaven and the spiritual realm has made it an appealing choice for parents seeking a name with a meaningful and uplifting connotation. However, there are no known references to the name in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to its modern usage.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Heavin is Heavin E. Smarter, an American artist born in 1948. Smarter's work often explored themes of spirituality and the metaphysical, making the name a fitting choice for her artistic endeavors.
Another notable individual with the name Heavin is Heavin Peart, a Canadian musician and songwriter born in 1975. Peart's music often draws inspiration from personal experiences and explores themes of self-discovery and inner growth, aligning with the name's celestial connotations.
In the world of sports, Heavin Claiborne was an American football player who played defensive back for several NFL teams in the 1990s and early 2000s. His athletic prowess and determination on the field may have resonated with the name's association with aspiration and striving for greatness.
Heavin Randolph, an American entrepreneur and philanthropist born in 1965, is another individual who has carried the name. Randolph's business ventures and charitable initiatives have focused on empowering communities and creating positive change, reflecting the name's uplifting spirit.
Lastly, Heavin Macalister, a British author and poet born in 1978, has incorporated the name into her literary works. Macalister's poetry often explores themes of spirituality, transcendence, and the human experience, aligning with the name's celestial and metaphysical undertones.
While the name Heavin is relatively new and lacks a deep historical lineage, its connection to the concept of heaven and the spiritual realm has resonated with individuals across various fields, making it a unique and meaningful choice for parents seeking a name that evokes aspirations of transcendence and divine connection.
People
Heavin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Heavin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Heavin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Heavin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 127 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Heavin 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 2,698,853 US residents.
Is Heavin a common name?
We classify Heavin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 129 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Heavin most popular?
The single biggest year for Heavin was 2003, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Heavin is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Heavin in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 153 people with the name Heavin, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #44,840 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 Heavin 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 Heavin?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Heavin leans strongly female. 138 people counted with this name were female (90.2%), compared with 15 male bearers (9.8%). 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 Heavin?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Heavin is Black at 40.5%. The next largest groups are White (39.9%) and Hispanic (6.5%). 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 Heavin most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Heavin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 40.5% (62 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 Heavin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Heavin a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Heavin 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.
Is Heavin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Heavin 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 Heavin 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 are named Heavin?
Want to know how many Americans are named Heavin? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.