Rising since 1992, #3,757 for boys today.
Popularity of Jeevan since 1987
Babies named Jeevan per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2012, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jeevan's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 32 |
| 2000s | 173 |
| 2010s | 206 |
| 2020s | 124 |
Meaning & origin
Jeevan first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1987, a name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'life.' It has been rising in popularity steadily since 1992, reaching its peak rank of 3,757 in 2025, with about 1 in 58,899 newborns receiving it. The name is most common in California, reflecting the state's large South Asian population. The trajectory suggests a growing appreciation for meaningful names rooted in Hindu philosophy.
Jeevan is a Sanskrit word meaning 'life' or 'vital principle.' It is related to the root 'jiv,' meaning 'to live,' and shares cognates with the English word 'quick' (in the sense of 'living'). The name gained use in India and the Indian diaspora, particularly among Hindu families, as a modern given name reflecting positive qualities.
Where Jeevan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Jeevan” around the world
Where Jeevan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jeev
Sibling names for Jeevan
Names that share Jeevan's style, for a brother or sister.
