Kayvian
A masculine name of Persian origin meaning "brave warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kayvian. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kayvian today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kayvian births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kayvian. 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 Kayvian. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2023
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,216
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Kayvian: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kayvian 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 Kayvian during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kayvian
The name Kayvian is believed to have originated in ancient Persia, now known as Iran. It is derived from the Persian name Kavian, which has its roots in the Old Persian word "kavi," meaning "wise" or "learned." This suggests that the name was originally associated with wisdom, knowledge, and scholarly pursuits.
Historically, the name Kavian or Kayvian has been linked to several notable figures in Persian literature and mythology. One of the earliest mentions can be found in the Shahnameh, an epic poem written by the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th and early 11th centuries. In this literary masterpiece, Kavian is portrayed as a legendary warrior and hero who fought against the evil forces of Zahak, a tyrannical ruler.
During the Sassanid Empire, which ruled over Persia from the 3rd to the 7th century CE, the name Kavian gained prominence. It was borne by several members of the royal family and nobility, reflecting the name's association with wisdom, valor, and leadership qualities.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Kayvian was Kayvian Shahrokh, a Persian prince and military commander who lived in the 5th century CE. He is known for his victories against the Hephthalite Empire, a nomadic confederation that threatened the borders of the Sassanid realm.
Another notable figure was Kayvian Shirouyeh, a Persian nobleman and military leader who lived in the 6th century CE. He played a crucial role in defending the Sassanid Empire against the Byzantine Empire and is celebrated for his strategic brilliance and bravery on the battlefield.
In the realm of Persian literature, Kayvian Nezami, a renowned poet and scholar from the 12th century CE, stands out. He is best known for his five epic poems, collectively known as the Khamsa, which explored various themes, including love, spirituality, and moral philosophy.
Throughout history, the name Kayvian has been associated with wisdom, valor, and leadership qualities, reflecting its Persian origins and the cultural significance it held in ancient times.
People
Kayvian + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kayvian 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
Kayvian: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kayvian?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kayvian 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 Kayvian a common name?
We classify Kayvian 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 Kayvian most popular?
The single biggest year for Kayvian was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kayvian is about 3 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 Kayvian in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kayvian a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kayvian 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 Kayvian still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kayvian 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 Kayvian 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 Kayvian?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Kayvian, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.