Declining since 2010.
Popularity of Kavian since 1999
Babies named Kavian per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2009, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Kavian's real moment was 2020.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 79 |
| 2020s | 39 |
Meaning & origin
Kavian entered U.S. birth records in 1999, a relatively recent addition to the American naming landscape. It reached its peak usage in 2020, but remains extremely uncommon, with fewer than 5 births per year in most years. Its trajectory has been falling since 2010, indicating it has never gained widespread popularity. The name's origins are unclear; it may be a modern respelling of the Persian name Kavian (meaning 'like a king') or a creative variant of Kian. Given its rarity, Kavian has not been recorded in any top state lists.
Kavian first appeared in U.S. records in 1999, likely a modern coinage influenced by names like Kavan or Kian, with possible inspiration from Persian roots. Its usage has been rare and sporadic, peaking in 2020. The name does not have a well-established etymology beyond its recent emergence.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kav
Sibling names for Kavian
Names that share Kavian's style, for a brother or sister.
