Tevon
A masculine name of English origin meaning "twin".
Name Census estimates that about 1,036 living Americans carry the first name Tevon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tevon today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tevon births was 1994 (72 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tevon. 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
1.0K
~ 1 in 330,844 Americans
Peak year
1994
72 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,155
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Tevon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tevon from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 545 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tevon 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 Tevon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tevons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. New York, North Carolina, Virginia recorded the most babies named Tevon, while District of Columbia, Maryland, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 20 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tevon
The given name Tevon has its origins in the ancient Celtic language, dating back to the early centuries of the first millennium AD. Originally spelled as "Téavoun," it is believed to have derived from the Proto-Celtic root words "teu" meaning "people" and "voun" signifying "protector" or "guardian." This suggests that the name Tevon was initially bestowed upon individuals who were regarded as defenders or guardians of their community or tribe.
Historically, the name Tevon was predominantly found among the Celtic tribes that inhabited the regions of present-day Ireland, Scotland, and parts of northern England. It gained popularity during the early medieval period, particularly among the ruling class and noble families of these regions.
While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some historians believe that the name Tevon may have been mentioned in certain Celtic oral traditions and bardic tales. However, these claims remain largely unsubstantiated due to the scarcity of written records from that era.
One of the earliest documented instances of the name Tevon can be traced back to the 7th century AD, when a chieftain of the Dál Riata kingdom, located in what is now western Scotland and northeastern Ireland, was recorded as bearing this name. Another notable figure was Tevon of Dunkeld, a renowned Scottish monk and scholar who lived in the 9th century and was known for his contributions to the preservation of Celtic literature and culture.
Throughout history, several individuals have carried the name Tevon, including:
1. Tevon the Brave (c. 950 - 1018), a legendary Irish warrior and leader who played a pivotal role in defending his clan against Norse invaders during the Viking Age.
2. Tevon de Galloway (c. 1190 - 1258), a Scottish nobleman and military commander who served under King Alexander II of Scotland and participated in the Scottish-Norwegian War.
3. Tevon O'Neill (c. 1550 - 1616), an Irish chieftain and leader of the O'Neill dynasty, who played a significant role in the Nine Years' War against English rule in Ireland.
4. Tevon MacGregor (c. 1630 - 1693), a Scottish clansman and renowned cattle trader, known for his legendary exploits and tales that have become part of the folklore of the Scottish Highlands.
5. Tevon Fitzgerald (c. 1780 - 1855), an Irish-born American politician and military officer who served in the War of 1812 and later became a member of the United States House of Representatives.
While the name Tevon has largely fallen out of common usage in modern times, it remains a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and history of the Celtic peoples, preserving a connection to their ancient traditions and values.
People
Tevon + last name combinations
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FAQ
Tevon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tevon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,036 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tevon 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 330,844 US residents.
Is Tevon a common name?
We classify Tevon as "Rare". It ranks above 90.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,057 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tevon most popular?
The single biggest year for Tevon was 1994, when 72 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tevon is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tevon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tevon 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.