Sivan
Of Hebrew origin, meaning "brilliant" or "the eighth month of the Hebrew calendar".
Name Census estimates that about 698 living Americans carry the first name Sivan. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 88.3% of registrations being female. The average person named Sivan today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sivan births was 2004 (34 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sivan. 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
698
~ 1 in 491,052 Americans
Peak year
2004
34 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,584
Tracked since 1982
Gender
Gender distribution for Sivan
Sivan leans heavily female at 88.3% of total registrations, but 83 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Sivan as a male name
- Ranked #13,901 in 2024
- 5 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2004 (13 births)
Sivan as a female name
- Ranked #6,584 in 2024
- 18 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2012 (29 births)
Popularity
Sivan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sivan from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 199 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Sivan remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sivan 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 Sivan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sivans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, New York, Florida recorded the most babies named Sivan, while Florida, New York, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 63 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Sivan
The name Sivan originates from the Hebrew language and has its roots in ancient Semitic cultures. It is derived from the Hebrew word "Siwan," which refers to the month of Sivan in the Hebrew calendar. This month, which typically falls between late May and late June, is associated with the holiday of Shavuot, marking the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sivan can be found in the Hebrew Bible, where it is mentioned as the third month of the Hebrew calendar. In the Book of Esther, the month of Sivan is cited as the time when the Jewish people were granted permission to defend themselves against their enemies.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Sivan. One of the earliest known was Sivan ben Lakish, a renowned Jewish scholar who lived in the 3rd century CE and was a prominent figure in the development of the Talmud, the central text of Rabbinic Judaism.
In the Middle Ages, Sivan ben Tzemaḥ Duran, a prominent rabbi and philosopher from the 14th century, was a prominent figure who carried this name. He is known for his influential works on Jewish law and philosophy, including his commentary on the Mishneh Torah of Maimonides.
Moving forward in time, Sivan Rahav-Meir is a contemporary Israeli journalist, author, and social activist born in 1976. She is known for her work promoting Jewish values and her advocacy for causes such as women's rights and social justice.
Another notable individual with the name Sivan is Sivan Shavit, an Israeli actress born in 1976. She has appeared in numerous films and television shows and is known for her roles in productions such as "BeTipul" and "Hostages."
Finally, Sivan Arazi is an Israeli singer and songwriter born in 1976. She has released several successful albums and is known for her unique blend of Middle Eastern and Western musical styles.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Sivan, a name with deep roots in ancient Semitic cultures and the Hebrew language.
People
Sivan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sivan 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
Sivan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sivan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 698 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sivan 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 491,052 US residents.
Is Sivan a common name?
We classify Sivan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 712 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sivan most popular?
The single biggest year for Sivan was 2004, when 34 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sivan is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sivan a female name?
Yes, 88.3% of people registered as Sivan 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.