Revy
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the French phrase "rêve".
Name Census estimates that about 82 living Americans carry the first name Revy. It is a predominantly female name (93.9% of registrations). The average person named Revy today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Revy births was 2023 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Revy. 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 Revy. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
82
~ 1 in 4,179,931 Americans
Peak year
2023
23 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2023 SSA rank
#8,298
Tracked since 2017
Gender
Gender distribution for Revy
Revy leans heavily female at 93.9% of total registrations, but 5 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Revy as a male name
- Ranked #13,723 in 2023
- 5 male births in 2023
- Peak: 2023 (5 births)
Revy as a female name
- Ranked #8,298 in 2024
- 13 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (18 births)
Popularity
Revy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Revy from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 64 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Revy 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 Revy 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 Revy
The name Revy is a modern diminutive form of the French name Reverra, which is derived from the Old French verb "rever" meaning "to dream" or "to daydream." Its origins can be traced back to the 12th century when it first appeared in various regions of France.
In its earliest recorded use, the name Reverra was often associated with individuals who were known for their vivid imagination and creative pursuits. It was particularly popular among artists, poets, and philosophers during the Renaissance period.
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear this name was Reverra de Montfort, a 13th-century French noblewoman and patron of the arts. She is renowned for her patronage of several influential writers and poets of her time.
During the 16th century, the name gained some prominence in Italy, where it was adopted by the poet and scholar Reverra Aretino (1492-1556). His works, which included sonnets and satirical pieces, were highly regarded during the Italian Renaissance.
In the 18th century, the French philosopher and writer Reverra Diderot (1713-1784) was a notable figure who bore this name. He was a leading figure of the Enlightenment and is best known for his contributions to the Encyclopédie, a groundbreaking work that sought to compile and disseminate human knowledge.
Another significant historical figure with the name Revy was the German painter Revy Bauer (1875-1926). She was a renowned Expressionist artist whose bold and vibrant works captured the spirit of the early 20th century avant-garde movement.
Lastly, the American author and screenwriter Revy Miller (1927-2012) is worth mentioning. She is best known for her novels and short stories that explored themes of identity, relationships, and the complexities of modern life.
While the name Revy is relatively uncommon today, its rich history and associations with creativity, imagination, and intellectual pursuits make it a unique and intriguing choice for parents seeking a meaningful and distinctive name for their child.
People
Revy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Revy 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
Revy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Revy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 82 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Revy 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 4,179,931 US residents.
Is Revy a common name?
We classify Revy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 61.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 82 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Revy most popular?
The single biggest year for Revy was 2023, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Revy is about 5 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 Revy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Revy a female name?
Yes, 93.9% of people registered as Revy 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 Revy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Revy 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 Revy 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 Revy?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.