Boy · #10,889 in 2026

Kayvan

Name: Popularity of the name Kayvan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kayvan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Kayvan is a Persian masculine given name denoting the planet Saturn. It is related to the word for Saturn in several ancient languages, including Kaimanu in Sumerian, Kajamānu in Akkadian, Kewwān in Syriac, Kiwan in Classical Mandaic, and "Kewan" (kywʾn') in Middle Persian.

Current Rank

#10,889

Peak Rank

#7,024 (2013)

Total Babies

139

5-Yr Trend

-10%

1984

First Year

2024

Last Year

2013

Peak Year

#7024

Peak Rank

139

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Kayvan

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Kayvan

Kayvan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1984, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 11 Kayvans were born — ranking #7,024 that year. As of 2026, Kayvan ranks #10,889 for baby boys with 6 births, gradually falling (-10%). In total, more than 139 Kayvans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Kayvan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kayvan 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 Kayvan

What does the name Kayvan mean?

How popular is Kayvan in 2026?

In 2026, Kayvan ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Kayvan most popular?

Kayvan reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #7,024 that year with 11 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Kayvan most popular?

Kayvan has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kayvan.

Is Kayvan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kayvan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Kayvan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kayvan include Bay, Aqeel, Falon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kayvan

Kayvan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1984 and has accumulated 139 births in the dataset. Kayvan's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #7,024. Use the chart and map above to compare Kayvan'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.