Nevaan
A Hindi masculine name meaning "new", symbolizing freshness and beginnings.
Name Census estimates that about 177 living Americans carry the first name Nevaan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nevaan today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nevaan births was 2014 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nevaan. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Nevaan with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
177
~ 1 in 1,936,465 Americans
Peak year
2014
21 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,570
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Nevaan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nevaan from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 143 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nevaan 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 Nevaan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Nevaans live
Origin
Meaning and history of Nevaan
The given name Nevaan is a variation of the Sanskrit name Navan, which means "new" or "young." It is believed to have originated in ancient India, possibly during the Vedic period (1500 BCE to 500 BCE). The name was likely derived from the Sanskrit word "nava," which means "new" or "fresh."
In Hinduism, the name Nevaan is associated with the concept of renewal and rebirth. It is believed that those bearing this name may possess qualities of freshness, vitality, and the ability to embrace new beginnings. The earliest recorded usage of the name Nevaan can be traced back to ancient Indian texts and manuscripts, although the exact dates are uncertain.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Nevaan. One of the earliest recorded examples is Nevaan Rishi, a renowned sage and scholar who lived in the 5th century BCE. He was renowned for his contributions to the field of astrology and is credited with writing several treatises on the subject.
Another prominent figure with the name Nevaan was Nevaan Pandit, a 10th-century Indian mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the field of calculus and is known for his work on the concept of infinite series.
In the realm of literature, Nevaan Gupta was a celebrated 12th-century Indian poet and author. His works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, are still studied and appreciated today.
During the Mughal era in India, Nevaan Khan was a prominent military commander who served under Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. He played a crucial role in several military campaigns and was renowned for his strategic brilliance.
More recently, Nevaan Sahni was an Indian freedom fighter and activist who participated in the Indian independence movement in the early 20th century. He was known for his unwavering commitment to non-violent resistance and his tireless efforts in advocating for Indian self-rule.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Nevaan. While the exact origins and early uses of the name may be obscured by the passage of time, it remains a name steeped in cultural significance and historical relevance.
People
Nevaan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nevaan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nevaan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nevaan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 177 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nevaan 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 1,936,465 US residents.
Is Nevaan a common name?
We classify Nevaan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 178 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nevaan most popular?
The single biggest year for Nevaan was 2014, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nevaan is about 10 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 Nevaan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nevaan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nevaan 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 Nevaan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nevaan 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 Nevaan 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 Nevaan?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Nevaan at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.