Sevan
Of Armenian origin, denoting a sacred lake in Armenia.
Name Census estimates that about 379 living Americans carry the first name Sevan. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 87.3% of registrations being male. The average person named Sevan today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sevan births was 2019 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sevan. 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
379
~ 1 in 904,365 Americans
Peak year
2019
28 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,836
Tracked since 1976
Gender
Gender distribution for Sevan
Sevan leans heavily male at 87.3% of total registrations, but 49 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Sevan as a male name
- Ranked #5,836 in 2024
- 16 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2019 (18 births)
Sevan as a female name
- Ranked #13,206 in 2024
- 7 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2019 (10 births)
Popularity
Sevan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sevan from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 98 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Sevan remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sevan 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 Sevan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sevans live
Origin
Meaning and history of Sevan
The name Sevan has its origins in the Armenian language and culture, with roots dating back to ancient times. It is believed to be derived from the Armenian word "սեւան" (sevana), which means "black" or "dark-colored". This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with physical traits or appearances.
In Armenian history, the earliest recorded instance of the name Sevan can be traced back to the 5th century AD. It is mentioned in the Armenian epic poem "Daredevils of Sassoun" (Սասնա Ծռեր), which is considered one of the most significant works of Armenian literature. The poem features a character named Sevan, who is described as a brave and skilled warrior.
Throughout the centuries, the name Sevan has been borne by various notable figures in Armenian history and culture. One prominent example is Sevan Nişanyan, a Turkish-Armenian writer, linguist, and lexicographer born in 1956. He is known for his contributions to the preservation and study of the Armenian language, as well as his work on dictionaries and encyclopedias.
Another notable bearer of the name is Sevan Kaloustian, an Armenian-American artist and illustrator born in 1963. He is renowned for his intricate and imaginative artwork, which often draws inspiration from Armenian mythology and folklore.
In the realm of sports, Sevan Garibyan is a former Armenian-American professional tennis player, born in 1958. He achieved notable success in the 1980s, winning several ATP doubles titles and representing the United States in the Davis Cup.
Moving to the world of literature, Sevan Kalushian is an Armenian-American author and journalist, born in 1959. He has written extensively on topics related to Armenian culture, history, and diaspora, contributing to various publications and anthologies.
While the name Sevan has its roots in Armenian culture, it has also gained popularity and recognition across different regions and communities over time. However, its strong ties to Armenian heritage and the historical figures who have borne this name make it a significant and enduring part of the Armenian cultural identity.
People
Sevan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sevan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sevan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sevan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 379 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sevan 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 904,365 US residents.
Is Sevan a common name?
We classify Sevan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 387 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sevan most popular?
The single biggest year for Sevan was 2019, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sevan is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sevan a male name?
Yes, 87.3% of people registered as Sevan 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.