Sevon
A modern invented name derived from the English word "seven".
Name Census estimates that about 218 living Americans carry the first name Sevon. It is a predominantly male name (97.3% of registrations). The average person named Sevon today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sevon births was 1993 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sevon. 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
218
~ 1 in 1,572,268 Americans
Peak year
1993
24 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,865
Tracked since 1993
Census
Sevon in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 226 people with the first name Sevon, which placed it at #35,529 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#35,529
National first-name rank
People counted
226
226 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
68.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sevon
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Sevon is Black at 68.1%. The next largest groups are White (15.0%) and Hispanic (9.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Sevon described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Sevon at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American68.1% · 154
- White15.0% · 34
- Hispanic or Latino9.3% · 21
- Two or more races7.5% · 17
Gender
Gender distribution for Sevon
Sevon leans heavily male at 97.3% of total registrations, but 6 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Sevon as a male name
- Ranked #13,865 in 2024
- 5 male births in 2024
- Peak: 1993 (24 births)
Sevon as a female name
- Ranked #15,004 in 2001
- 6 female births in 2001
- Peak: 2001 (6 births)
2020 Census snapshot
In the 2020 Census sex table, Sevon leans strongly male. 188 people counted with this name were male (83.6%), compared with 37 female bearers (16.4%).
Popularity
Sevon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sevon from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 93 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sevon 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 Sevon 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 Sevon
The name Sevon originates from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that has been used in various parts of the Indian subcontinent for thousands of years. The name is believed to have its roots in the word "seva," which means "service" or "devotion." It is thought to have been derived from the combination of two Sanskrit words: "seva" and "on," where "on" is a suffix indicating a quality or state of being.
In Hindu mythology, the concept of "seva" or selfless service is deeply ingrained in the spiritual and cultural traditions. The name Sevon may have been given to individuals who were dedicated to serving others or leading a life of service and devotion. It is possible that the name was initially associated with religious or spiritual pursuits, as service and devotion are highly valued in many Indian philosophical and spiritual teachings.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Sevon can be found in ancient Sanskrit texts and scriptures, although the exact dates are difficult to pinpoint due to the oral tradition of transmission. The name appears to have gained prominence during the classical period of Indian history, which spanned from the 3rd century BCE to the 6th century CE.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Sevon. One of the earliest known figures was Sevon Bhat, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and grammarian who lived in the 7th century CE. He made significant contributions to the study of Sanskrit grammar and authored several influential works.
Another prominent figure was Sevon Saraswati, a revered Hindu spiritual leader and philosopher who lived in the 16th century CE. He was a proponent of the Advaita Vedanta school of philosophy and was known for his profound teachings on non-dualism and self-realization.
In the realm of arts and culture, Sevon Natyam was a celebrated classical Indian dancer who lived in the 18th century CE. She was renowned for her mastery of the Bharatanatyam dance form and is credited with reviving and popularizing this ancient dance tradition.
Moving forward in time, Sevon Shastri was a notable Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who lived during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He actively campaigned against social injustices and worked towards promoting education and women's empowerment.
More recently, Sevon Mehta was a distinguished Indian writer and journalist who made significant contributions to the literary landscape of the 20th century. He was known for his insightful works that explored societal issues and human experiences.
While the name Sevon has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Hindu traditions, it has transcended cultural and geographical boundaries over time. The name continues to be used across various parts of the world, often carrying the essence of service, devotion, and a commitment to higher ideals.
People
Sevon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sevon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sevon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sevon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 218 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sevon 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 1,572,268 US residents.
Is Sevon a common name?
We classify Sevon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 221 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sevon most popular?
The single biggest year for Sevon was 1993, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sevon is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Sevon in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 226 people with the name Sevon, or 0.07 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #35,529 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Sevon in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Sevon?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Sevon leans strongly male. 188 people counted with this name were male (83.6%), compared with 37 female bearers (16.4%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Sevon?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Sevon is Black at 68.1%. The next largest groups are White (15.0%) and Hispanic (9.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Sevon most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Sevon in the 2020 Census, accounting for 68.1% (154 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Sevon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sevon a male name?
Yes, 97.3% of people registered as Sevon 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 Sevon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sevon 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 Sevon 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.
How many people have the name Sevon?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Sevon, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.