Nivan
A name of Indian origin meaning "new abode" or "lotus".
Name Census estimates that about 178 living Americans carry the first name Nivan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nivan today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nivan births was 2019 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nivan. 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 Nivan with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
178
~ 1 in 1,925,586 Americans
Peak year
2019
22 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,074
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Nivan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nivan 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 100 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Nivan remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nivan 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 Nivan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Nivans live
Origin
Meaning and history of Nivan
The name Nivan has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE in ancient India. It is derived from the root word "niv," which means "to reside" or "to dwell," suggesting a connection to one's place of residence or homeland.
Nivan was a relatively common name among certain Hindu communities, particularly in regions where Sanskrit was widely spoken and understood. While its usage can be traced back to ancient times, the earliest recorded instances of the name are found in various Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and Puranas, which date back to the 1st millennium BCE.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Nivan was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and grammarian who lived in the 5th century CE. His work on the grammatical structure of the Sanskrit language had a profound impact on the preservation and study of the ancient language.
In the 9th century CE, a notable figure named Nivan was a celebrated poet and playwright in the court of King Amoghavarsha I of the Rashtrakuta Empire. His literary works, particularly his plays, were highly acclaimed and influential during that period.
During the 12th century, there was a prominent Hindu philosopher and spiritual teacher named Nivan who was known for his insightful commentaries on the Upanishads and the Brahma Sutras. His teachings and writings had a significant impact on the development of Advaita Vedanta philosophy.
In the 16th century, a renowned artist named Nivan was celebrated for his intricate and exquisite miniature paintings, which depicted scenes from Hindu mythology and court life. His works were highly sought after by the Mughal emperors and are considered masterpieces of Indian miniature painting.
Another notable figure with the name Nivan was a 17th-century Indian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry and celestial mechanics. His works were widely studied and recognized for their accuracy and precision.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Nivan, each leaving their mark in various fields such as literature, philosophy, art, and science.
People
Nivan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nivan 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
Nivan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nivan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 178 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nivan 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 1,925,586 US residents.
Is Nivan a common name?
We classify Nivan 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, 179 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nivan most popular?
The single biggest year for Nivan was 2019, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nivan is about 7 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 Nivan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nivan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nivan 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 Nivan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nivan 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 Nivan 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 Nivan?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.