Nevan: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1970s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1980s	–	5	5	1	–	#7,483
1990s	–	128	128	13	+2460%	#2,844
2000s	5	586	591	59	+362%	#1,712
2010s	–	352	352	35	-40%	#2,430
2020s (to 2025)	–	113	113	19	-46%	#4,427

Decade

Girls

Boys

Total

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

1980s

–

#7,483

1990s

–

128

+2460%

#2,844

2000s

586

591

+362%

#1,712

2010s

–

352

-40%

#2,430

2020s (to 2025)

–

113

-46%

#4,427

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.

How old are people named Nevan?

The median living Nevan is about 17 years old; half are between 12 and 22. An estimated 1,200 people named Nevan are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

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

Quick answers about Nevan, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Nevan?

The median living Nevan is about 17 years old. Half of all living Nevans are between 12 and 22 years old.

How many people named Nevan are alive today?

An estimated 1,200 people named Nevan are alive in the United States, based on 1,189 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

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.

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Nevan popularity over time

The story of Nevan

How old are people named Nevan?

Nevan year by year

Frequently asked questions

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