Zaevyn
A masculine name of unknown origin, possibly a variant of Zephyr.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Zaevyn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zaevyn today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zaevyn births was 2017 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zaevyn. 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 Zaevyn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2017
6 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2017 SSA rank
#12,211
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Zaevyn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zaevyn 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 Zaevyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Zaevyn
The name Zaevyn is a modern invented name with no clear linguistic or historical origins. It appears to be a combination of sounds and letter combinations that are pleasing to the ear and eye, rather than derived from any particular language or culture.
While there are no ancient records or historical texts that mention this name, its relatively recent creation means that it has not had the opportunity to accumulate a rich history or notable bearers over many centuries. However, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this uncommon name in recent times.
Zaevyn Knighton was a professional American football player who played as a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Green Bay Packers and Baltimore Ravens in the early 2010s. He was born in 1989 and played college football at the University of Oregon before being drafted by the Packers in 2012.
Zaevyn Michaels is an American actor and model who has appeared in various television shows and films since the late 2000s. He was born in 1985 and is known for his roles in series such as "The Vampire Diaries" and "Supernatural."
Zaevyn Winters is a British author and illustrator of children's books. She has published several picture books and chapter books since the early 2000s, including the popular "Zak and Zoe" series. Winters was born in 1978 and resides in London.
Zaevyn Lockhart is a Canadian musician and songwriter who has released several albums in the indie rock and alternative genres since the late 2010s. He was born in 1992 and hails from Toronto, where he continues to perform and record.
Zaevyn Reeves is an Australian professional surfer who has competed on the World Surf League Championship Tour since the mid-2010s. He was born in 1994 and is known for his innovative style and aerial maneuvers.
While the name Zaevyn is relatively modern and lacks a deep historical foundation, it has gained some recognition and popularity in recent decades, being borne by individuals across various fields and disciplines.
People
Zaevyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zaevyn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zaevyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zaevyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zaevyn 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Zaevyn a common name?
We classify Zaevyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zaevyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Zaevyn was 2017, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zaevyn is about 9 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 Zaevyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zaevyn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zaevyn 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 Zaevyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zaevyn 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 Zaevyn 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 people have the name Zaevyn?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Zaevyn, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.