Jan Bivens

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jan Bivens — English
79K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jan Bivens is a name that combines English origins. The first name Jan is a feminine given name of English origin. Jan is a form of John that is used in various languages. (See the "Other names" section in this page's infobox for more variants.) The name is used in Afrikaans, Belarusian, Circassian, Catalan, Cornish, Croatian, Czech, English (especially in Devon dialect), Dutch, German, Kazakh, Polish, Slovak, Slovenian, Scandinavian and Finnic languages. It is the most prevalent in the Czech Republic. In English, the name Jan is often derived from feminine forms of John, a shortening of the first names Janet, Janice, Janine, or occasionally the unrelated January, with corresponding pronunciation. The surname Bivens: Beverly Bivens (born 1946), American singer Bill Bivens (1915-1984), American radio announcer Carolyn Bivens (born 1952), American golf commissioner Don Bivens (born 1952), American attorney Kylie Bivens (born 1978), American soccer player Malcolm Bivens (born 1990), American wrestler and wrestling manager Richard Bivens (born 1979), American musician Spencer Bivens (born 1994), American baseball player Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents Jan is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 79K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jan reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Jan

English

Jan is a form of John that is used in various languages. (See the "Other names" section in this page's infobox for more variants.) The name is used in Afrikaans, Belarusian, Circassian, Catalan, Cornish, Croatian, Czech, English (especially in Devon dialect), Dutch, German, Kazakh, Polish, Slovak, Slovenian, Scandinavian and Finnic languages. It is the most prevalent in the Czech Republic. In English, the name Jan is often derived from feminine forms of John, a shortening of the first names Janet, Janice, Janine, or occasionally the unrelated January, with corresponding pronunciation.

Surname: Bivens

English

Beverly Bivens (born 1946), American singer Bill Bivens (1915-1984), American radio announcer Carolyn Bivens (born 1952), American golf commissioner Don Bivens (born 1952), American attorney Kylie Bivens (born 1978), American soccer player Malcolm Bivens (born 1990), American wrestler and wrestling manager Richard Bivens (born 1979), American musician Spencer Bivens (born 1994), American baseball player Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Jan is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Jan by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Jan Bivens

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Jan Bivens:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Jan?
The first name Jan originates from English. Jan is a form of John that is used in various languages. (See the "Other names" section in this page's infobox for more variants.) The name is used in Afrikaans, Belarusian, Circassian, Catalan, Cornish, Croatian, Czech, English (especially in Devon dialect), Dutch, German, Kazakh, Polish, Slovak, Slovenian, Scandinavian and Finnic languages. It is the most prevalent in the Czech Republic. In English, the name Jan is often derived from feminine forms of John, a shortening of the first names Janet, Janice, Janine, or occasionally the unrelated January, with corresponding pronunciation.
When was Jan most popular?
The name Jan reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Bivens?
The surname Bivens originates from English. Beverly Bivens (born 1946), American singer Bill Bivens (1915-1984), American radio announcer Carolyn Bivens (born 1952), American golf commissioner Don Bivens (born 1952), American attorney Kylie Bivens (born 1978), American soccer player Malcolm Bivens (born 1990), American wrestler and wrestling manager Richard Bivens (born 1979), American musician Spencer Bivens (born 1994), American baseball player Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents
How common is the surname Bivens?
The surname Bivens is shared by approximately 10K people worldwide.
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