Nevan
Every Nevan since 1986 — 1,189 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nevan
Nevan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,340 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1986, 1,189 American babies have been named Nevan. Its peak came in 2004, when 75 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nevan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nevan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 14 | #6,340 |
| 2024 | — | — | 17 | #5,592 |
| 2023 | — | — | 24 | #4,427 |
| 2022 | — | — | 20 | #4,972 |
| 2021 | — | — | 19 | #5,062 |
| 2020 | — | — | 19 | #4,983 |
| 2019 | — | — | 12 | #7,057 |
| 2018 | — | — | 23 | #4,450 |
| 2017 | — | — | 19 | #5,057 |
| 2016 | — | — | 32 | #3,496 |
| 2015 | — | — | 36 | #3,203 |
| 2014 | — | — | 44 | #2,738 |
| 2013 | — | — | 43 | #2,749 |
| 2012 | — | — | 42 | #2,857 |
| 2011 | — | — | 52 | #2,430 |
| 2010 | — | — | 49 | #2,540 |
| 2009 | — | — | 72 | #1,970 |
| 2008 | 5 | #19,645 | 57 | #2,316 |
| 2007 | — | — | 69 | #2,029 |
| 2006 | — | — | 69 | #1,962 |
| 2005 | — | — | 65 | #1,960 |
| 2004 | — | — | 75 | #1,712 |
| 2003 | — | — | 63 | #1,882 |
| 2002 | — | — | 57 | #1,964 |
| 2001 | — | — | 27 | #3,297 |
| 2000 | — | — | 32 | #2,846 |
| 1995 | — | — | 11 | #5,406 |
| 1990 | — | — | 7 | #6,942 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nevan in 2025?
Nevan ranked #6,340 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nevan?
1,189 babies have been named Nevan in the United States since 1986, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nevan most popular?
Nevan peaked in 2004, when 75 newborns received the name.
Is Nevan a boy or girl name?
Nevan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nevan rising or falling?
Nevan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.