UK boy's name
Bivan
A unique masculine name of unknown origin and meaning.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Bivan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Bivan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4702, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2019 to 2019. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Bivan is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Bivan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Bivan ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 3 boys were registered as Bivan.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Bivan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4702
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
2019
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Bivan mean?
The name Bivan is believed to have originated from the ancient Sanskrit language, which flourished in the Indian subcontinent around the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "bivan," which means "archer" or "one who wields a bow." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with warriors, hunters, or those skilled in archery.
Historically, the name Bivan is not widely documented in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, it is possible that variations of the name may have been used by various communities in the region during ancient times, as the practice of using names with specific meanings was common in many cultures.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bivan dates back to the 12th century CE, when a renowned archer and military commander from the Chalukya dynasty in present-day Karnataka, India, bore this name. Bivan Chalukya (1112-1168) was celebrated for his prowess in archery and his military victories against neighboring kingdoms.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Bivan Singh (1535-1605) was a prominent Rajput warrior and chieftain from the region of Rajasthan, India. He was known for his bravery and military exploits against the Mughal Empire, and his name has been documented in various historical records of the time.
During the 18th century, a renowned poet and scholar from the region of Bengal, India, was known as Bivan Chandra Vidyaratna (1732-1804). He is credited with several literary works and translations, including a Bengali translation of the ancient Hindu epic, the Ramayana.
Another historical figure named Bivan was Bivan Bhatta (1870-1945), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and grammarian from the state of Gujarat, India. He contributed significantly to the study and preservation of Sanskrit literature and grammatical traditions.
While the name Bivan is not widely used in modern times, it continues to hold significance as a representation of the rich cultural heritage and linguistic diversity of the Indian subcontinent. The name's association with archery and warrior traditions reflects the valiant spirit and martial prowess that were highly regarded in ancient times.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Bivan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Bivan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4702 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Bivan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Bivan in the UK right now?
In 2019, Bivan was ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Bivan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 3 babies registered as Bivan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Bivan?
A unique masculine name of unknown origin and meaning.
How many people are called Bivan in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Bivan across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.