UK boy's name
Jevin
A masculine name derived from Hebrew Yevin meaning "God observes".
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.
Jevin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jevin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3478, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 5 births.
This profile covers 8 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2006 to 2016. 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.
Jevin is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 8 living people in the UK are called Jevin. 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
- • Jevin ranked #3478 for boys in England and Wales in 2016, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 5 boys were registered as Jevin.
- • About 8 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jevin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3478
2016
Births in 2016
5
Latest year
Peak year
2016
5 births
Estimated living
8
2026
Meaning
What does Jevin mean?
The name Jevin is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which was predominantly spoken in ancient India. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "jivana," which translates to "life" or "existence." This suggests that the name Jevin may have been associated with concepts related to vitality, longevity, and the celebration of life itself.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jevin can be traced back to the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. In this sacred text, there is a character named Jevin who played a significant role in the narrative. While the exact time period is difficult to pinpoint, the Mahabharata is estimated to have been composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE, providing a glimpse into the antiquity of this name.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Jevin. One such figure was Jevin al-Kindi, an Arab philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 9th century CE. He made significant contributions to the fields of optics, music theory, and metaphysics, and his works were widely influential during the Islamic Golden Age.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Jevin Srivastava, a renowned Indian painter and sculptor who lived from 1925 to 2002. His artworks, which often depicted scenes from Hindu mythology and folklore, are celebrated for their vibrant colors and intricate details. Srivastava's contributions to the Indian art scene earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Padma Bhushan award.
In the realm of literature, Jevin Khatri was a celebrated Urdu poet who lived from 1932 to 2012. His poetic works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and social commentary, earned him a dedicated following and several literary awards during his lifetime.
Another notable figure was Jevin Ramachandran, an Indian computer scientist and entrepreneur who co-founded the successful software company Axtria. Born in 1976, Ramachandran's contributions to the field of data analytics and business intelligence have been widely recognized, and he continues to be an influential figure in the tech industry.
While the name Jevin has its roots in ancient Sanskrit, it has transcended cultural and geographical boundaries, being adopted and adapted by various communities around the world. Despite its diverse usage, the name continues to carry the essence of its original meaning, celebrating life and the potential for growth and renewal.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jevin over time
The chart below shows babies named Jevin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 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 Jevin, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2016, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jevin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jevin 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 | #3478 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4052 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Jevin
- 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
Jevin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jevin in the UK right now?
In 2016, Jevin was ranked #3478 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Jevin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 5 babies registered as Jevin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jevin?
A masculine name derived from Hebrew Yevin meaning "God observes".
How many people are called Jevin in the UK?
A total of 8 babies have been registered as Jevin across the 2 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.