Declining since 2005, #6,143 for boys today.
Popularity of Nevan since 1986
Babies named Nevan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 128 |
| 2000s | 586 |
| 2010s | 352 |
| 2020s | 113 |
Meaning & origin
Nevan is a rare name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1986. It reached its peak popularity in 2004, but has been falling in usage since 2005. In 2025, it ranked 6,143rd, with only about 1 in 122,005 newborn boys receiving the name. Its origins are uncertain: it may be a variant of the Irish Naomhán, meaning 'little saint', or a modern invention influenced by names like Evan or Devan. The name has no strong association with any U.S. state, and its top states list is empty. Nevan is almost exclusively given to boys.
Nevan may be a variant of the Irish name Naomhán, derived from naomh meaning 'saint' or 'holy'. Alternatively, it could be a modern coinage, blending sounds from popular names like Evan or Devan. Its use in the United States began in the late 20th century, and it remains relatively rare.
“Nevan” around the world
Where Nevan 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: Nev
Sibling names for Nevan
Names that share Nevan's style, for a brother or sister.
