UK boy's name
Jevan
An Indian masculine name derived from Sanskrit meaning "life".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jevan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jevan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4023, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 16 births.
This profile covers 187 England and Wales registrations across 20 recorded years from 1996 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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.
The latest count is about 25% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 188 living people in the UK are called Jevan. 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 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jevan ranked #4023 for boys in England and Wales in 2016, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 16 boys were registered as Jevan.
- • Jevan ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #429 in 2000.
- • About 188 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jevan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4023
2016
Births in 2016
4
Latest year
Peak year
2004
16 births
Estimated living
188
2026
Meaning
What does Jevan mean?
The name Jevan is believed to have originated from the Persian language, with roots dating back to ancient Persia (modern-day Iran). It is derived from the Persian name "Javan," which means "young" or "youthful." The name has been in use for centuries and has undergone various spelling variations, such as Javan, Jeven, and Jevin.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the ancient Persian epic poem, the Shahnameh, written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century. In the epic, Javan is mentioned as a character, suggesting the name's use during that time period.
The name Jevan has also been associated with various historical figures throughout the ages. In the 12th century, Jevan Suren was a prominent Armenian military leader who played a significant role in the defense of the Kingdom of Cilicia against the Seljuk Turks.
During the 16th century, Jevan Shir Ali was a renowned Persian poet and calligrapher who served under the Safavid dynasty. His literary works and calligraphic contributions were highly praised and influential during his time.
In the 18th century, Jevan Khan was a prominent military commander who served in the army of Nader Shah, the founder of the Afsharid dynasty in Persia. He played a crucial role in several military campaigns and battles.
Moving to more recent times, Jevan Chelikov (1908-1994) was a renowned Soviet and Russian filmmaker known for his documentaries and feature films. His works often explored social and political themes and garnered critical acclaim.
Another notable figure was Jevan Abramovich Cheremukhin (1924-2000), a celebrated Soviet and Russian mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of functional analysis and operator theory.
It's worth noting that while the name Jevan has its roots in the Persian language, it has been adopted and used in various cultures and regions over time. However, the historical references and notable figures mentioned here highlight the name's rich heritage and legacy in the Persian and Middle Eastern regions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jevan over time
The chart below shows babies named Jevan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jevan, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2016, compared with 16 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jevan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jevan 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 | #3866 | 28 | 6 |
| 2000s | #1637 | 109 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1106 | 50 | 4 |
Geography
Where Jevan is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Jevan. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Jevan ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #429 in 2000.
Across the UK
Jevan in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#429 in 2000
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Jevan
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Jevan Anderson
association football player
Scottish association football player
2000-
Related
Names similar to Jevan
- Jack 188,738
- Joshua 145,192
- James 141,878
- Joseph 102,259
- Jacob 93,754
- Jake 66,896
- Jamie 41,243
- Jordan 36,750
- Jayden 28,921
- Jude 24,156
- John 22,240
- Joe 19,164
FAQ
Jevan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jevan in the UK right now?
In 2016, Jevan was ranked #4023 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Jevan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 16 babies registered as Jevan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jevan?
An Indian masculine name derived from Sanskrit meaning "life".
How many people are called Jevan in the UK?
A total of 187 babies have been registered as Jevan across the 20 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Jevan most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Jevan ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #429 in 2000. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.