Raevan
A modern invented name with no clear meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 30 living Americans carry the first name Raevan. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Raevan today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Raevan births was 1997 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Raevan. 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 Raevan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
30
~ 1 in 11,425,145 Americans
Peak year
1997
6 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2015 SSA rank
#18,513
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Raevan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Raevan from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 21 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Raevan 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 Raevan 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 Raevan
The name Raevan has its origins in the ancient Indo-European language of Sanskrit. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "ravi," which means "sun." This name is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent around the 3rd century BCE.
Historically, the name Raevan was associated with Hindu deities and mythological figures connected with the sun. It was commonly used as a name for boys born during the day or under the sun's influence. The name appears in various ancient Hindu texts, including the Vedas and the Puranas, where it is mentioned in reference to solar deities and celestial beings.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Raevan can be found in the epic Mahabharata, where it is mentioned as the name of a warrior and devotee of the sun god Surya. This warrior, Raevan, is said to have lived during the time of the Kurukshetra War, which is believed to have taken place around the 9th century BCE.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Raevan. One famous example is Raevan Bhat (1504-1592), a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer from the Vijayanagar Empire. He is credited with significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy, including the development of various astronomical instruments and calculations.
Another notable figure is Raevan Reddy (1886-1964), an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer from the state of Andhra Pradesh. He played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement and worked tirelessly to uplift the underprivileged communities in his region.
In the field of literature, Raevan Prasad (1921-1988) was a celebrated Indian poet and writer who wrote extensively in the Hindi language. His works focused on themes of spirituality, nature, and human emotions, earning him numerous literary awards and accolades.
Raevan Sharma (1932-2008) was a renowned Indian classical singer and exponent of the Khayal style of Hindustani classical music. He was awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, for his contributions to music.
Finally, Raevan Singh (1945-2012) was a distinguished Indian military officer who served in the Indian Army. He played a significant role in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, India's second-highest military decoration, for his bravery and leadership.
People
Raevan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Raevan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Raevan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Raevan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 30 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Raevan 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 11,425,145 US residents.
Is Raevan a common name?
We classify Raevan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 46.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 31 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Raevan most popular?
The single biggest year for Raevan was 1997, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Raevan is about 26 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 Raevan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Raevan a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Raevan in the SSA data are female. 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 Raevan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Raevan 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 Raevan 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 Raevan?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Raevan at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.