Sevyn
A variant spelling of the Arabic name meaning "eighth".
Name Census estimates that about 5,295 living Americans carry the first name Sevyn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 64.0% of registrations being female. The average person named Sevyn today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sevyn births was 2024 (909 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sevyn. 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 Sevyn with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Sevyn sits in rare territory as a truly gender-neutral name, given to boys and girls in near-equal numbers.
- • Sevyn is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 6 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
5.3K
~ 1 in 64,732 Americans
Peak year
2024
909 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#606
Tracked since 1999
Census
Sevyn in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 1,127 people with the first name Sevyn, which placed it at #11,395 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
#11,395
National first-name rank
People counted
1.1K
1,127 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.4
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
74.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sevyn
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Sevyn is Black at 74.7%. The next largest groups are White (9.1%) and Hispanic (7.8%). 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 Sevyn 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 Sevyn at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American74.7% · 842
- White9.1% · 102
- Hispanic or Latino7.8% · 88
- Two or more races7.8% · 88
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.1% · 1
Gender
Gender distribution for Sevyn
Sevyn is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 5,329 total registrations, 1,918 (36.0%) were male and 3,411 (64.0%) were female.
Sevyn as a male name
- Ranked #659 in 2024
- 415 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (415 births)
Sevyn as a female name
- Ranked #606 in 2024
- 494 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (555 births)
2020 Census snapshot
The 2020 Census sex table shows Sevyn on both sides of the split. Of the 1,137 people counted with this name, 388 were male (34.1%) and 749 were female (65.9%).
Popularity
Sevyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sevyn from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 3,786 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sevyn 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 Sevyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sevyns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 33 states and territories. Georgia, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Sevyn, while Kansas, Colorado, Washington recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 131 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Sevyn
The name Sevyn is a relatively modern invention, likely derived from the number seven or a variation of the name Sevin, which has its roots in the French language. While the name itself does not have a rich historical background or cultural significance, it has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sevyn can be traced back to the late 20th century, when it began to appear as a given name for both boys and girls. It is believed that the name's unique spelling and modern sound appealed to parents seeking a distinctive moniker for their children.
Despite its recent origins, a few notable individuals have borne the name Sevyn throughout history. One such person is Sevyn Streeter, an American singer-songwriter born in 1986. She has released several successful albums and is known for her collaborations with artists like Chris Brown and Ariana Grande.
Another individual named Sevyn is Sevyn Fayth, an American singer and actress born in 1990. She has appeared in various television shows and films, showcasing her talents in both music and acting.
In the world of sports, Sevyn Banks is an American football player who currently plays as a cornerback for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Born in 1999, he has garnered recognition for his impressive performances on the field.
While the name Sevyn may not have a long-standing historical legacy, it has undoubtedly carved its own path in modern times. As with many contemporary names, its uniqueness and distinctive sound have contributed to its growing popularity among parents seeking a fresh and unconventional choice for their children.
It is worth noting that while the name Sevyn has gained traction in recent decades, it remains relatively uncommon, allowing those who bear it to stand out from the crowd. As society continues to evolve and embrace new naming trends, it will be interesting to observe the future trajectory of this modern and distinctive moniker.
People
Sevyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sevyn 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
Sevyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sevyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5,295 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sevyn 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 64,732 US residents.
Is Sevyn a common name?
We classify Sevyn as "Rare". It ranks above 96.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5,329 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sevyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Sevyn was 2024, when 909 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sevyn is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Sevyn in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 1,127 people with the name Sevyn, or 0.37 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #11,395 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 Sevyn 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 Sevyn?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Sevyn on both sides of the split. Of the 1,137 people counted with this name, 388 were male (34.1%) and 749 were female (65.9%). 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 Sevyn?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Sevyn is Black at 74.7%. The next largest groups are White (9.1%) and Hispanic (7.8%). 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 Sevyn most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Sevyn in the 2020 Census, accounting for 74.7% (842 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 Sevyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sevyn a female name?
Yes, 64.0% of people registered as Sevyn 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 Sevyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sevyn 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 Sevyn 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 are named Sevyn?
Find out how many people share the name Sevyn on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.