Zevin
A unique coined name of unknown origin or meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 234 living Americans carry the first name Zevin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zevin today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zevin births was 2009 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zevin. 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
234
~ 1 in 1,464,762 Americans
Peak year
2009
18 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,851
Tracked since 1998
Census
Zevin in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 197 people with the first name Zevin, which placed it at #38,754 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
#38,754
National first-name rank
People counted
197
197 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
41.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Zevin
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Zevin is White at 41.1%. The next largest groups are Black (24.4%) and Hispanic (18.8%). 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 Zevin 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 Zevin at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White41.1% · 81
- Black or African American24.4% · 48
- Hispanic or Latino18.8% · 37
- Two or more races11.7% · 23
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.0% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 2
Popularity
Zevin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zevin 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 109 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Zevin remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zevin 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 Zevin 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 Zevin
The name Zevin is a relatively modern creation, with its origins rooted in the late 20th century. It is believed to have emerged as a variant of the name Zev, which is a Hebrew name meaning "wolf." The addition of the syllable "in" at the end is thought to have been inspired by other popular names ending with a similar sound, such as Kevin or Devin.
While the name Zevin itself does not have a long historical lineage, its connection to the name Zev gives it a link to Jewish culture and tradition. The wolf has been a symbolic animal in many ancient civilizations, often representing strength, courage, and loyalty. In some Jewish folklore, the wolf is also associated with the idea of protecting one's community and family.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Zevin are relatively scarce, as it gained popularity only in the latter half of the 20th century. However, there are a few notable individuals who have carried this name throughout history:
1. Zevin Rosario (born 1985) is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player who has played in various leagues around the world, including the NBA G League.
2. Zevin Lazar (born 1972) is an American writer and filmmaker known for his work on independent films and documentaries exploring themes of identity and culture.
3. Zevin Kurtović (born 1988) is a Bosnian professional soccer player who has represented his country in international competitions.
4. Zevin Khalil (born 1962 - 2011) was an Egyptian actor and comedian who appeared in numerous television shows and films throughout his career.
5. Zevin Arends (born 1975) is a Dutch artist and sculptor known for his large-scale public installations and explorations of materials and form.
While the name Zevin may be relatively new in the grand scheme of naming traditions, its connection to the Hebrew name Zev and the symbolic significance of the wolf gives it a rich cultural and historical backdrop. As with many modern names, its popularity and usage may continue to evolve and adapt over time.
People
Zevin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zevin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zevin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zevin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 234 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zevin 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 1,464,762 US residents.
Is Zevin a common name?
We classify Zevin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 236 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zevin most popular?
The single biggest year for Zevin was 2009, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zevin is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Zevin in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 197 people with the name Zevin, or 0.07 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #38,754 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 Zevin 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 Zevin?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Zevin leans strongly male. 191 people counted with this name were male (96.5%), compared with 7 female bearers (3.5%). 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 Zevin?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Zevin is White at 41.1%. The next largest groups are Black (24.4%) and Hispanic (18.8%). 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 Zevin most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Zevin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 41.1% (81 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 Zevin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zevin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zevin 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 Zevin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zevin 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 Zevin 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 Zevin as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.