Navion
A name of Spanish origin meaning "little ship" or "sailor".
Name Census estimates that about 55 living Americans carry the first name Navion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Navion today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Navion births was 2011 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Navion. 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 Navion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
55
~ 1 in 6,231,897 Americans
Peak year
2011
11 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2022 SSA rank
#13,739
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Navion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Navion from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 23 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Navion remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Navion 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 Navion 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 Navion
The name Navion has its roots in the ancient Sanskrit language, originating from the Indian subcontinent during the Vedic period around 1500-500 BC. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "nav," meaning "new" or "fresh," and the suffix "-ion," indicating a state or condition. The name is believed to signify a sense of renewal, freshness, or a new beginning.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Navion can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, where it was mentioned as the name of a minor character. However, the name did not gain widespread popularity until the medieval period in India, where it was often given to children born during auspicious times or after significant events.
In the 12th century, Navion was the name of a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer from the Kerala region of southern India. His contributions to the field of mathematics and astronomy were significant, and he is credited with developing advanced methods for calculating planetary positions and eclipses.
During the Mughal Empire in the 16th century, Navion was the name of a celebrated court poet who served under the reign of Emperor Akbar. His poetic works, written in Persian and Urdu, were highly praised for their lyrical beauty and profound themes.
In the 18th century, Navion was the name of a prominent Indian freedom fighter who played a crucial role in the resistance against British colonial rule. His unwavering dedication to the cause of independence inspired many others to join the struggle for freedom.
More recently, in the 20th century, Navion was the name of a highly respected Indian jurist and legal scholar. He served as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India and was known for his profound knowledge of constitutional law and his commitment to upholding the principles of justice and equality.
While the name Navion has its origins in India, it has transcended cultural boundaries and gained popularity in various parts of the world, particularly among those with an appreciation for its unique meaning and historical significance.
People
Navion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Navion as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Navion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Navion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 55 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Navion 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 6,231,897 US residents.
Is Navion a common name?
We classify Navion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 55.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 55 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Navion most popular?
The single biggest year for Navion was 2011, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Navion is about 14 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 Navion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Navion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Navion 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 Navion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Navion 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 Navion 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 Navion?
You can see how many Americans are named Navion on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.