Boy · #2,251 in 2026

Gevan

Current Rank
#2,251
Peak Rank
#2,251 (1952)
Total Babies
12
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1952
First Year
1952
Last Year
1952
Peak Year
#2251
Peak Rank
12
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Gevan

American parents first put Gevan on the record books as a baby boy name in 1952, with 12 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 1952, when 12 Gevans were born — ranking #2,251 that year. Gevan last appeared in the published SSA data in 1952, with 12 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 12 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1950s to the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Gevan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Gevan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gevan

What does the name Gevan mean?
Gevan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1952. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Gevan in 2026?
In 2026, Gevan ranks #2,251 among boys' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.
When was Gevan most popular?
Gevan reached its peak popularity in 1952, ranking #2,251 that year with 12 babies given the name.
Is Gevan a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Gevan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Gevan?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gevan include Gearold, Orlander, Janis. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Gevan

Gevan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1952 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Gevan's peak popularity came in 1952 when it ranked #2,251. Use the chart and map above to compare Gevan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.