Kervenson
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from French.
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Kervenson. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kervenson today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kervenson births was 2023 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kervenson. 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 Kervenson. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
2023
9 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,271
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Kervenson: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kervenson 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 Kervenson 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 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kervenson
The name Kervenson has its roots in the ancient Celtic languages spoken in parts of Europe, particularly in regions now known as Brittany and Wales. Linguistic experts trace its origins to the Proto-Celtic word "kerven," which meant "to cut" or "to carve." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to an occupation or skill related to woodworking or stone carving.
During the Middle Ages, variants of the name, such as "Kerventor" and "Kerventon," were found in medieval documents from Brittany and parts of England. These records suggest that the name was borne by individuals involved in crafts or trades that required carving or cutting skills.
One of the earliest documented individuals with a name similar to Kervenson was Kervent de Montfort, a stonemason who lived in Brittany in the late 12th century. His name appears in records related to the construction of a local cathedral, indicating his role in the cutting and shaping of stone for the building's architecture.
In the 14th century, a Welsh poet and bard named Kervyn ap Rhys gained recognition for his work in preserving and promoting the Welsh language and culture. His name, a variation of Kervenson, reflects the name's presence in Welsh-speaking regions during that period.
Another notable figure was Kervenson de Lisle, a French explorer and navigator who accompanied Jacques Cartier on his voyages to North America in the 16th century. De Lisle's name appears in Cartier's journals, documenting his role in the exploration and mapping of the St. Lawrence River and the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
In the 17th century, Kervenson Duvall, a French Huguenot settler, arrived in the British colonies of North America, establishing himself as a successful farmer and landowner in what is now Virginia. His name and legacy are remembered in local histories and records of the region.
While the name Kervenson is relatively uncommon today, it holds a rich historical legacy rooted in the cultures and languages of ancient Celtic peoples, spanning various regions and centuries. Its association with craftsmanship, exploration, and cultural preservation reflect the diverse experiences and contributions of those who bore this distinctive name throughout history.
People
Kervenson + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kervenson 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
Kervenson: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kervenson?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kervenson 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 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Kervenson a common name?
We classify Kervenson as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 14 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kervenson most popular?
The single biggest year for Kervenson was 2023, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kervenson 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 Kervenson in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kervenson a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kervenson 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 Kervenson still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kervenson 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 Kervenson 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 common is the name Kervenson?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Kervenson, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.