Jivan
Boy name · Hindu · Indian · Italian
Meaninglife · Sanskrit
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #5,297 in 2000
6 babies were named Jivan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,956 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1993–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Jivan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jivan, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jivan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJivan first shows up in US birth records in 1993, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 32 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2000, when it reached #5,297.
- TrendJivan has slipped 1,956 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,695. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Sanskrit, Jivan means “life”. Our records link it to Hindu, Indian and Italian roots.
About the name Jivan
Jivan is a boy name of Hindu, Indian and Italian origin meaning “life”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-van”. US birth records list Jivan for boys from 1993 to 2025, in 26 of those 33 years. Its best year was 2000, when it ranked #5,297 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:Hindu namesIndian namesItalian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.4 | 714,286 boys |
| 2000s | 4.5 | 223,714 boys |
| 2010s | 2.4 | 411,523 boys |
| 2020s | 4.2 | 236,220 boys |
More Hindu boy names
- Boy name: Zain · beauty, grace
- Unisex name: Rohan · ascending
- Boy name: Gian · God is gracious
- Boy name: Rishi · sage, seer
- Unisex name: Kiran · ray of light
- Unisex name: Dev · god, divine
- Unisex name: Neel · blue
- Boy name: Hiram · exalted brother
Questions about the name Jivan
What does the name Jivan mean?
Jivan means “life” in Sanskrit.
What is the origin of the name Jivan?
Jivan has Hindu, Indian, Italian roots in our records. Other Hindu names include Zain, Rohan, Gian.
Is Jivan a boy or girl name?
Jivan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jivan?
Jivan ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 2000 (#5,297).