Rising since 2011, #3,658 for boys today.
Popularity of Nivan since 2011
Babies named Nivan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 100 |
| 2020s | 109 |
Meaning & origin
Nivan is a modern name that entered U.S. records in 2011. As of 2025, it ranks 3,658 with an incidence of 1 in 57,000 newborns, showing a rising trajectory since its debut. Its peak year is 2025, suggesting growing but still rare use. The name appears most commonly in California. Its etymology is unclear; it may be a modern coinage or a variation of existing names. Parents seeking a distinctive, contemporary-sounding name may be drawn to Nivan.
Nivan first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2011. It may be a modern invented name, perhaps influenced by names like Niv or Niven, or derived from a short form of longer names. Its sudden rise in use suggests a recent coinage rather than a traditional name with a long history.
Where Nivan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Nivan” around the world
Where Nivan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Nivan
Names that share Nivan's style, for a brother or sister.
