Total births
68
Boys' name · since 1962
Previn
Previn has 68 recorded births since 1962 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1968 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 68
- total births
- 1962–1994
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
Previn is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 68 have been recorded since 1962.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Previn has been recorded 68 times among boys since 1962, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1962 to 1994.
- 68 total births
- 1962–1994 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
68 boys have been named Previn since 1962, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1994.
- 68
- total births
- 1962–1994
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Previn was born in this single decade.
1968
Single peak year
8 babies were named Previn in 1968 - its busiest year on record.
Previn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Previn's SSA record in two at 1973 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1962, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1968 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Previn at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1968
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1962
Previn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1962–1994
- Peak year (1968)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Previn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Previn's strongest decade.
29 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Previn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
19 births
- 1970s
1970s
29 births
- 1990s
1990s
20 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 29 births (43% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Previn? ▼
68 babies have been named Previn since 1962. It was last recorded in 1994. The peak year was 1968 with 8 births.
When was Previn most popular? ▼
Previn was most popular in the 1970s decade with 29 total births. The single peak year was 1968.
How long has the name Previn been used? ▼
Records for Previn go back to 1962, giving 33 years of history through 1994.
What names are similar to Previn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Preston, Presley, Prentice, Prentiss, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Previn's data
- Previn's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (29 total births) through the 1990s (20) -- 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 Previn
Nearby Names Like Previn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Previn
Preston Boy
#330 122,958 births
Presley Boy
#1738 4,945 births
Prentice Boy
#10965 3,929 births
Prentiss Boy
#9921 2,724 births
Prescott Boy
#4086 1,718 births
Compare Previn side by side: Previn vs Preston Previn vs Presley Previn vs Prentice
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1962–1994 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Previn: Baby Name Since 1962 - 68 Births, Peak 1968." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/previn. 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 Previn 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.