Sevin
A variant spelling of the masculine name Sevan, meaning "dark-haired" in Turkish.
Name Census estimates that about 606 living Americans carry the first name Sevin. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 80.1% of registrations being male. The average person named Sevin today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sevin births was 2022 (44 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sevin. 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
606
~ 1 in 565,601 Americans
Peak year
2022
44 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,867
Tracked since 1990
Gender
Gender distribution for Sevin
Sevin leans heavily male at 80.1% of total registrations, but 122 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Sevin as a male name
- Ranked #3,867 in 2024
- 29 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2022 (35 births)
Sevin as a female name
- Ranked #13,208 in 2024
- 7 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2007 (12 births)
Popularity
Sevin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sevin from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 211 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
Sevin 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 Sevin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sevins live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Florida, Georgia, North Carolina recorded the most babies named Sevin, while Texas, North Carolina, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 6 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Sevin
The name Sevin has its origins in the Armenian language and culture, dating back to the ancient kingdom of Armenia in the 4th century BC. It is derived from the Armenian word "sevan," which means "black" or "dark-haired." This name was commonly given to children with darker features or hair color.
In Armenian folklore and literature, the name Sevin appears in several ancient texts and manuscripts, often associated with characters renowned for their strength, courage, and valor. One notable example is the epic poem "Daredevils of Sassoun," where a heroic figure named Sevin is depicted as a skilled warrior and protector of his people.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Sevin can be traced back to the 5th century AD, during the reign of the Armenian Arshakuni dynasty. Several Armenian nobles and military leaders bore this name, including Sevin Vahevouniats, a prominent general who fought against the Sassanid Persian Empire in the late 5th century.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Sevin. One of the most renowned was Sevin Balizdeyan (1858-1927), an Armenian painter and illustrator who gained fame for his depictions of Armenian culture, landscapes, and historical events. His works are considered an important part of the Armenian artistic heritage.
Another significant figure was Sevin Nalbandian (1905-1975), an Armenian writer, poet, and translator who played a crucial role in preserving and promoting Armenian literature during the Soviet era. His translations of classic works into Armenian helped introduce these literary masterpieces to a wider audience.
In the field of science, Sevin Pakhchanyan (1923-2009) was a prominent Armenian physicist and academician, known for his contributions to the study of solid-state physics and semiconductor materials. He received numerous awards and honors for his groundbreaking research.
Sevin Süleymanoglu (1967-2017), a weightlifter from Bulgaria of Armenian descent, was a legendary figure in the sport. He won three consecutive Olympic gold medals (1988, 1992, and 1996) and set multiple world records, cementing his place as one of the greatest weightlifters of all time.
Lastly, Sevin Dalkiran (born 1981) is a contemporary Turkish-Armenian singer and songwriter who has gained popularity for her unique fusion of Armenian folk music with modern genres. Her music celebrates her cultural heritage and has resonated with audiences worldwide.
People
Sevin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sevin 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
Sevin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sevin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 606 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sevin 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 565,601 US residents.
Is Sevin a common name?
We classify Sevin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 612 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sevin most popular?
The single biggest year for Sevin was 2022, when 44 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sevin is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sevin a male name?
Yes, 80.1% of people registered as Sevin 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.