Total births
25
Boys' name · since 1915
Flavian
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 25 babies named Flavian, peaking in 1924. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 25
- total births
- 1915–1953
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
Flavian sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 25 recorded since 1915.
Social Security Administration records show Flavian recorded 25 times among boys since 1915, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 1953.
- 25 total births
- 1915–1953 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 60% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
25 boys have been named Flavian since 1915, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1953.
- 25
- total births
- 1915–1953
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Flavian was born in this single decade.
1924
Single peak year
10 babies were named Flavian in 1924 - its busiest year on record.
Flavian's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Flavian's SSA record in two at 1928 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1915, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1924 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Flavian at a glance
Last recorded 1953Peak year
1924
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Flavian popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1953
- Peak year (1924)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Flavian by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Flavian's strongest decade.
15 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Flavian births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s
1920s
15 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 15 births (60% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Flavian? ▼
25 babies have been named Flavian since 1915. It was last recorded in 1953. The peak year was 1924 with 10 births.
When was Flavian most popular? ▼
Flavian was most popular in the 1920s decade with 15 total births. The single peak year was 1924.
How long has the name Flavian been used? ▼
Records for Flavian go back to 1915, giving 39 years of history through 1953.
What names are similar to Flavian? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Flavio, Flay, Flavius, Flake, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Flavian's data
- Flavian's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (15 total births) through the 1950s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Flavian
Nearby Names Like Flavian
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Flavian
Flavio Boy
#4590 3,061 births
Flay Boy
80 births
Flavius Boy
76 births
Flake Boy
45 births
Flavil Boy
36 births
Compare Flavian side by side: Flavian vs Flavio Flavian vs Flay Flavian vs Flavius
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1915–1953 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Flavian: Baby Name Since 1915 - 25 Births, Peak 1924." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/flavian. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Flavian draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.