Rising since 2004, #1,708 for boys today.
Popularity of Revan since 2004
Babies named Revan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 60 |
| 2010s | 25 | 426 |
| 2020s | 69 | 558 |
Meaning & origin
Revan entered the U.S. baby name charts in 2004, just after the 2003 release of the video game Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. By 2022 it reached its peak rank of 1,708, and in 2025 it ranked 1,708 with approximately 1 in 18,000 newborn boys receiving the name. The name has shown a rising trajectory since 2004, with notable popularity in states such as Utah, Missouri, and Tennessee. Revan remains a niche choice, appealing primarily to Star Wars enthusiasts and those seeking a distinctive modern name. Its sustained usage, while modest, demonstrates the enduring influence of pop culture on naming trends in the 21st century.
Revan is a modern invented name, first appearing in the 2003 video game Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic as the name of a central character. It has no historical etymology, being a fictional creation that entered real-world use as a given name following the game's popularity. The name may have been influenced by the word 'revenant' or other similar-sounding names.
Where Revan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Revan” around the world
Where Revan 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: Rev, Van
Variants: Revahn
Sibling names for Revan
Names that share Revan's style, for a brother or sister.
