Kevaris
A masculine given name of Irish origin meaning "handsome, well-favored".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kevaris. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kevaris today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kevaris births was 2001 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kevaris. 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 Kevaris. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2001
5 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2001 SSA rank
#11,535
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Kevaris: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kevaris 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 Kevaris during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kevaris
The name Kevaris is an ancient name with its roots traced back to the Indo-Aryan cultures of the Indian subcontinent. The name is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit word "Kevart," which means "the one who shines." It is also thought to be derived from the word "Kavi," meaning a wise sage or a poet.
The earliest known reference to the name Kevaris can be found in the Vedic texts, which are some of the oldest religious scriptures in the world, dating back to around 1500 BCE. In these texts, the name is mentioned in connection with various sages and scholars who were revered for their wisdom and knowledge.
During the medieval period, the name Kevaris gained popularity among the ruling classes and nobility in various parts of India. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is Kevaris Rajan, a renowned warrior and military commander who served under the Chola Empire in the 11th century CE.
Another notable figure with the name Kevaris was Kevaris Mishra, a celebrated Sanskrit scholar and philosopher who lived in the 12th century CE. He is known for his contributions to the field of linguistics and his commentaries on various ancient texts.
In the 15th century, Kevaris Bhatt, a renowned astrologer and mathematician, made significant contributions to the study of astronomy and the development of the Hindu calendar system.
During the Mughal era, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th century, the name Kevaris was also found among the nobility and courtiers. One such notable figure was Kevaris Khan, a high-ranking official and trusted advisor to the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century.
In more recent history, Kevaris Chandra Deb was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who lived from 1838 to 1909. He played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement and fought against the oppressive British rule.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have borne the name Kevaris throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
People
Kevaris + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kevaris 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
Kevaris: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kevaris?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kevaris 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 Kevaris a common name?
We classify Kevaris 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 Kevaris most popular?
The single biggest year for Kevaris was 2001, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kevaris is about 25 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 Kevaris in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kevaris a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kevaris 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 Kevaris still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kevaris 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 Kevaris 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 Americans are named Kevaris?
Want to know how many Americans are named Kevaris? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.