Holding steady.
Popularity of Bevan since 1923
Babies named Bevan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0 | 11 |
| 1930s | 0 | 30 |
| 1940s | 0 | 12 |
| 1950s | 0 | 48 |
| 1960s | 0 | 40 |
| 1970s | 0 | 116 |
| 1980s | 27 | 98 |
| 1990s | 16 | 82 |
| 2000s | 16 | 69 |
| 2010s | 7 | 47 |
| 2020s | 0 | 14 |
Meaning & origin
Bevan, a Welsh patronymic meaning 'son of Evan', is a name that carries a strong sense of heritage. While it has never ranked in the top 1000 U.S. names, it experienced a modest peak in 1978, reflecting a broader interest in Welsh names during that decade. Its trajectory has been stable, with a steady but low number of births each year. The name's first recorded use in U.S. data was in 1923, indicating a long but quiet presence. Despite its scarcity, Bevan remains a distinctive choice, rooted in the Welsh tradition of using surnames as first names.
Bevan is a Welsh patronymic surname derived from 'ap Evan' meaning 'son of Evan'. Evan itself is a Welsh variant of John, which comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. Historically used as a given name, particularly in Wales and among the Welsh diaspora, Bevan gained some popularity in the 20th century, especially in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bev
Variants: Bevyn
Sibling names for Bevan
Names that share Bevan's style, for a brother or sister.
