Holding steady, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Jivan since 1993
Babies named Jivan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 19 |
| 2000s | 89 |
| 2010s | 46 |
| 2020s | 44 |
Meaning & origin
Jivan entered U.S. naming records in 1993, a relatively recent addition to the American name pool. Its rank of 10,695 in 2025 places it among rarer choices, with only about 1 in 284,679 newborns receiving the name that year. The name saw its highest usage in 2000, suggesting a slight surge in interest around the turn of the millennium. Despite its low overall frequency, Jivan has maintained a stable trajectory in recent years, neither sharply rising nor falling. It has not been recorded among the top states, indicating a dispersed geographic presence. The name's spiritual meaning in Sanskrit appeals to parents seeking a meaningful and distinct name with roots in Hindu philosophy.
Jivan derives from the Sanskrit root jīv, meaning to live. It is a term in Hindu philosophy for the individual self or soul (jīva), and as a given name it is used across Indian communities, particularly among Hindus. The name has been in modern use in the West since the late 20th century, often chosen for its spiritual connotation.
“Jivan” around the world
Where Jivan 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: Jiv, Jivi
Variants: Jeevan, Jivana
Sibling names for Jivan
Names that share Jivan's style, for a brother or sister.
