Kaveen
A Hindu masculine name of Tamil origin meaning "handsome youth".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kaveen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kaveen today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaveen births was 2010 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaveen. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Kaveen with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kaveen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2010
5 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2010 SSA rank
#13,303
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Kaveen: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaveen 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 Kaveen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kaveen
The name Kaveen has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest classical languages of the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "Kavina," which means "poet" or "learned scholar." The name gained popularity during the ancient Vedic period in India, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
Kaveen is a name that has been found in various ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, including the Vedas and the Puranas. It was often associated with scholars, poets, and individuals who were known for their wisdom and knowledge. The earliest recorded instance of the name dates back to around the 5th century BCE, when it was mentioned in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Kaveen. One of the most famous was Kaveen Bhattacharya (1360-1430 CE), a renowned Bengali poet and scholar from the medieval period. He was known for his profound literary works and his contributions to the development of Bengali literature.
Another prominent individual with this name was Kaveen Sharma (1690-1764 CE), a Hindu philosopher and spiritual teacher from the 18th century. He was widely respected for his teachings on the Vedanta philosophy and his interpretations of ancient Hindu texts.
In the field of music, Kaveen Ghosh (1875-1947 CE) was a celebrated Indian classical vocalist and composer. He was known for his remarkable contributions to the Hindustani classical music tradition and his innovative compositions.
Moving to more recent times, Kaveen Naidoo (1928-2009 CE) was a South African anti-apartheid activist and politician. He played a significant role in the struggle against racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa and worked tirelessly for the promotion of human rights.
Kaveen Sivalingam (1962-present) is a contemporary Malaysian artist and sculptor. He has gained international recognition for his intricate sculptures and installations that explore themes of identity, culture, and spirituality.
It is important to note that while the name Kaveen has its roots in Sanskrit and Indian culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and has been adopted by various communities around the world, each with their own interpretations and cultural associations.
People
Kaveen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kaveen as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kaveen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaveen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaveen 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Kaveen a common name?
We classify Kaveen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kaveen most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaveen was 2010, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaveen is about 16 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 Kaveen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kaveen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kaveen 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 Kaveen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kaveen 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 Kaveen 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 Kaveen?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.