Teveon
Meaning uncertain, potentially combining elements meaning "Lord" and referring to a deity.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Teveon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Teveon today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Teveon births was 1999 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Teveon. 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 Teveon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1999
5 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2008 SSA rank
#14,385
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Teveon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Teveon from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 5 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
Teveon 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 Teveon 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 Teveon
The given name Teveon has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy. It is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "teva," which means "to shine" or "to radiate." The name was likely bestowed upon children who were perceived as bringing light and positivity into the world.
Teveon was a relatively uncommon name during the height of the Etruscan civilization, which spanned from around the 8th to the 3rd century BC. However, it gained some prominence in the later years of the Roman Empire, possibly due to the influence of Etruscan culture on Roman society.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Teveon can be found in a Roman inscription from the 2nd century AD, which mentions a man named Teveon Claudius, a merchant from the city of Ostia. Unfortunately, not much is known about his life or accomplishments.
In the 5th century AD, there is a record of a Christian saint named Teveon of Trier, who was a bishop in the city of Trier (now in modern-day Germany). He is revered for his efforts in spreading Christianity and his charitable works among the poor.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure named Teveon Visconti (1418-1494) was a prominent Italian architect and engineer. He is credited with designing several iconic buildings in Milan, including the Duomo di Milano, one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in the world.
In the 17th century, Teveon Galilei (1564-1642), the son of the famous astronomer Galileo Galilei, made his mark as a renowned philosopher and mathematician. He is known for his contributions to the field of kinematics and his work on the theory of motion.
Another significant figure bearing the name Teveon was Teveon Voltaire (1694-1778), a French writer, philosopher, and historian. He was a prolific author and a leading figure of the Enlightenment, known for his advocacy of freedom of religion, freedom of expression, and separation of church and state.
While the name Teveon has not been widely popular in recent times, it remains a unique and intriguing choice with a rich historical background rooted in the ancient Etruscan culture.
People
Teveon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Teveon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Teveon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Teveon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Teveon 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Teveon a common name?
We classify Teveon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Teveon most popular?
The single biggest year for Teveon was 1999, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Teveon is about 22 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 Teveon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Teveon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Teveon 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.
Is Teveon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Teveon 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 Teveon 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 Americans are named Teveon?
See how many Americans are named Teveon on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.