Nevan
Nevan is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Little saint or holy one.
Origin and history
Nevan is an anglicized form of the Irish name Naomhán, derived from the word for holy or saint. It is relatively rare in the United States, used consistently but in small numbers. Its gentle sound fits well alongside popular modern Irish names like Kevin or Gavin.
Popularity in the United States
1,184 babies in the United States have been named Nevan since 1880. It ranks #3512 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1814.
States where it is most popular
- CA (35.7 %)
- TX (22.1 %)
- PA (13.2 %)
- OH (8.1 %)
- NY (7.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 128 |
| 2000-2010 | 586 |
| 2010-2019 | 352 |
| 2020-2029 | 113 |
Fun facts
- Nevan comes from the Old Irish name Naomhán, formed by adding a diminutive suffix to the word for holy.
- Fewer than 1,200 total male births have been recorded in the U.S. under this spelling since 1880.