Revia
A feminine name derived from the French term "revie" meaning "rebirth" or "new life".
Name Census estimates that about 24 living Americans carry the first name Revia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Revia today is around 62 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Revia births was 1923 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Revia. 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 Revia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
24
~ 1 in 14,281,431 Americans
Peak year
1923
9 babies that year
Average age
62
years old
1987 SSA rank
#9,550
Tracked since 1919
Popularity
Revia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Revia from the 1910s through to the 1980s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 21 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Revia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Revia 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 Revia 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 Revia
The name Revia originates from the Latin language and can be traced back to the ancient Roman era. It is derived from the Latin word "revivere," which means "to revive" or "to come back to life." The name Revia was likely given to children as a symbol of hope and resilience, representing the ability to overcome challenges and emerge stronger.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Revia can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who mentioned a woman named Revia Claudia in his work "Annals." Revia Claudia was a prominent figure during the reign of Emperor Nero in the 1st century AD, known for her influence and involvement in political affairs.
In the 5th century, a Christian martyr named Revia was recorded in the martyrologies for her unwavering faith and courage in the face of persecution. She was venerated as a saint, and her name became associated with strength and perseverance in the face of adversity.
During the Renaissance period, the name Revia gained popularity among Italian families, particularly in the city of Florence. One notable figure from this era was Revia Medici (1445-1503), a member of the influential Medici family and a patron of the arts and sciences.
In the 18th century, Revia Montague (1720-1789) was a British author and poet who gained recognition for her works on philosophy and literature. Her writings explored themes of personal growth, resilience, and the human experience.
Another prominent figure with the name Revia was Revia Austen (1775-1817), the sister of the renowned English novelist Jane Austen. Revia was known for her close relationship with her sister and her role in preserving and promoting Jane Austen's literary legacy after her death.
Throughout history, the name Revia has been associated with individuals who have displayed remarkable strength, resilience, and the ability to overcome adversity. It has been a name that symbolizes rebirth, renewal, and the human spirit's capacity for growth and transformation.
People
Revia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Revia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Revia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Revia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 24 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Revia 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 14,281,431 US residents.
Is Revia a common name?
We classify Revia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 43% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 63 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Revia most popular?
The single biggest year for Revia was 1923, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Revia is about 62 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 Revia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Revia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Revia in the SSA data are female. 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 Revia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Revia 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 Revia 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 share the name Revia?
Want to know how many Americans are named Revia? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.