Hevan
A variant spelling of the name "Heaven".
Name Census estimates that about 18 living Americans carry the first name Hevan. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Hevan today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hevan births was 2006 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hevan. 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 Hevan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
18
~ 1 in 19,041,908 Americans
Peak year
2006
7 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2006 SSA rank
#14,119
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Hevan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hevan from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 13 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hevan 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 Hevan 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 Hevan
The given name Hevan is believed to have originated from the Persian language, with its roots dating back to ancient times. The name is derived from the Persian word "havan," which means "soul" or "spirit." This connection suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals with the belief that they possessed a pure or enlightened soul.
In ancient Persian mythology, the concept of the soul was deeply revered, and it was believed that a person's essence resided in their havan. This belief may have influenced the adoption of the name Hevan as a way to honor and celebrate the divine essence within an individual.
Historical records indicate that the name Hevan has been in use for centuries, appearing in various ancient texts and manuscripts from the Persian region. However, its earliest documented use is difficult to pinpoint with certainty due to the limited availability of comprehensive records from that era.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Hevan was a Persian scholar and philosopher who lived during the 9th century CE. Hevan ibn Rashid al-Nisaburi was renowned for his contributions to the field of philosophy and his writings on ethics and morality.
Another notable figure was Hevan al-Ahvazi, a Persian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 10th century CE. He is credited with making significant advancements in the study of astronomy and the development of astronomical instruments during the Golden Age of Islamic science.
In the 12th century, Hevan al-Kashi was a prominent Persian poet and literary figure. His works, which often celebrated the beauty of nature and the human experience, were highly regarded and influential in shaping the poetic traditions of the region.
During the 15th century, Hevan Beg was a respected military leader and statesman in the Persian Empire. He played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of the empire's territories through his strategic military campaigns and diplomatic efforts.
In more recent times, Hevan Sami was a renowned Iranian artist and painter who lived from 1914 to 1988. His vibrant and expressive works, which often depicted scenes from Iranian culture and daily life, earned him widespread recognition and acclaim both within Iran and internationally.
It is important to note that while the name Hevan has its roots in the Persian language and culture, it has likely been adopted and adapted by various other cultures and regions over time, potentially leading to variations in its spelling, pronunciation, and cultural significance.
People
Hevan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hevan 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
Hevan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hevan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 18 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hevan 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 19,041,908 US residents.
Is Hevan a common name?
We classify Hevan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 38.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 18 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hevan most popular?
The single biggest year for Hevan was 2006, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hevan is about 22 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 Hevan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hevan a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hevan 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 Hevan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hevan 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 Hevan 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 are called Hevan?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.