Sevanna
A feminine name of Native American origin meaning "flower blossomed".
Name Census estimates that about 184 living Americans carry the first name Sevanna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sevanna today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sevanna births was 2000 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sevanna. 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
184
~ 1 in 1,862,795 Americans
Peak year
2000
18 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2021 SSA rank
#12,026
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Sevanna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sevanna from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 118 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sevanna 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 Sevanna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sevannas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Sevanna
The name Sevanna has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was the classical language of the Indian subcontinent and a sacred language for Hinduism, Buddhism, and other traditions. The name's roots can be traced back to the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 600 BCE.
Sevanna is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "seva," which means "service" or "devotion." The addition of the suffix "-anna" likely denotes a feminine form of the name. Thus, Sevanna could be interpreted as "one who is devoted" or "one who serves."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sevanna can be found in the Puranas, a collection of ancient Hindu texts that recount stories of mythological beings, kings, and sages. In the Bhagavata Purana, there is a mention of a sage named Sevanna, who was renowned for his wisdom and devotion to spiritual pursuits.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Sevanna. One such figure was Sevanna Devi (1462-1532), a powerful queen of the Vijayanagar Empire in present-day southern India. She played a crucial role in the administration and military campaigns of the empire during her reign.
Another prominent Sevanna was Sevanna Naidu (1874-1948), an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who actively participated in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. She was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and worked tirelessly for the empowerment of women and the upliftment of the underprivileged.
In the realm of literature, Sevanna Bai (1890-1972) was a renowned Kannada poet and writer from the Indian state of Karnataka. Her works celebrated the beauty of nature and explored themes of love, spirituality, and social justice. She is considered one of the most influential figures in modern Kannada literature.
The name Sevanna also found its way into the world of music through Sevanna Devaraddi (1922-2004), a celebrated Hindustani classical vocalist from India. She was widely recognized for her mastery of the Khayal and Thumri styles and was honored with prestigious awards for her contributions to Indian classical music.
Lastly, Sevanna Lakshmi Bayi (1910-1985) was a prominent Indian princess and social activist from the erstwhile princely state of Travancore (now part of Kerala). She played a pivotal role in promoting education and advocating for women's rights in her region, establishing several educational institutions and empowerment initiatives.
People
Sevanna + last name combinations
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Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sevanna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sevanna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 184 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sevanna 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 1,862,795 US residents.
Is Sevanna a common name?
We classify Sevanna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 187 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sevanna most popular?
The single biggest year for Sevanna was 2000, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sevanna is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sevanna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sevanna 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.
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.