Holding steady.
Popularity of Revis since 1907
Babies named Revis per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1926, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Revis's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 53 |
| 1920s | 99 |
| 1930s | 62 |
| 1940s | 42 |
| 1950s | 64 |
| 1960s | 25 |
| 1970s | 9 |
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Revis is a rarely used given name that likely originated as a variant of the English surname Reeves, meaning 'son of the steward'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1907, with that year also being its peak usage. However, Revis never ranked among the top 1,000 names, and its usage has remained extremely low, with no significant increase in recent decades. The trajectory of its popularity has been stable, reflecting minimal adoption. The name has no strong association with any particular state or region, as its occurrences are too sparse to form a pattern. As a derivative of an occupational surname, Revis carries a practical, no-nonsense feel that fit the naming styles of the early 20th century.
Revis is likely a variant of the surname Reeves, which derives from Middle English 'reve' meaning 'steward' or 'bailiff'. It was occasionally used as a given name, though its usage was rare. The name appeared primarily in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Reeves
Sibling names for Revis
Names that share Revis's style, for a brother or sister.
