Ravon
An Arabic name derived from the Persian ravān, meaning "flowing, fluent".
Name Census estimates that about 1,122 living Americans carry the first name Ravon. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 77.4% of registrations being male. The average person named Ravon today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ravon births was 1996 (69 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ravon. 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.
People living today
1.1K
~ 1 in 305,485 Americans
Peak year
1996
69 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,981
Tracked since 1935
Gender
Gender distribution for Ravon
Ravon is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 1,170 total registrations, 906 (77.4%) were male and 264 (22.6%) were female.
Ravon as a male name
- Ranked #11,981 in 2024
- 6 male births in 2024
- Peak: 1996 (55 births)
Ravon as a female name
- Ranked #17,776 in 2003
- 5 female births in 2003
- Peak: 1991 (30 births)
Popularity
Ravon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ravon from the 1930s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 519 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
Ravon 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 Ravon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ravons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. New York, Illinois, Texas recorded the most babies named Ravon, while Ohio, North Carolina, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 14 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ravon
The name Ravon has its roots in the ancient Persian language, originating around the 6th century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Persian word "ravan," which means "flowing" or "moving." This connection suggests that the name may have initially been associated with rivers, streams, or the concept of motion.
In the early days of Persian culture, names often held spiritual or symbolic meanings, reflecting the beliefs and values of the time. The name Ravon could have been bestowed upon individuals with a free-spirited nature or those who were seen as constantly evolving and progressing in life.
While there are no direct references to the name Ravon in ancient Persian texts or religious scriptures, it is believed to have been in use among the nobility and upper classes of Persian society. The earliest recorded example of the name dates back to the 9th century CE, when a Persian scholar named Ravon ibn Ishaq was known for his contributions to the field of astronomy.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Ravon. One of the most famous was Ravon al-Kindi, a renowned Arab philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 9th century CE and is considered one of the first great Islamic philosophers. His works significantly influenced the development of Islamic philosophy and science.
Another prominent figure was Ravon Siraj, a 12th-century Persian poet and mystic who was renowned for his spiritual poetry and teachings. His works explored themes of love, devotion, and the human connection with the divine.
In the 14th century, Ravon Hamdani was a revered Persian physician and scholar who made significant contributions to the field of medicine. He is credited with writing several influential treatises on various medical topics.
During the 16th century, Ravon Khayami was a celebrated Persian artist and calligrapher who was known for his intricate and beautiful calligraphic works, which adorned many manuscripts and architectural structures of the time.
Another noteworthy figure was Ravon Jamali, a 17th-century Persian poet and mystic whose works explored the themes of spirituality, love, and the human experience. His poetry was widely popular and influential in his time and continues to be studied and appreciated today.
People
Ravon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ravon 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
Ravon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ravon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,122 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ravon 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 305,485 US residents.
Is Ravon a common name?
We classify Ravon as "Rare". It ranks above 90.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,170 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ravon most popular?
The single biggest year for Ravon was 1996, when 69 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ravon is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ravon a male name?
Yes, 77.4% of people registered as Ravon 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.
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.