Revis
A boy's name of Old English origin with 382 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A surname.
Revis is a boy's baby name of Old English origin, derived from the surname Reeves or Revis, from the Old English gerefa, an administrative official, meaning 'steward' or 'overseer.'
As a given name, Revis brings the cool confidence of a modern surname-name while carrying genuine historical depth. In contemporary culture it gained visibility through NFL cornerback Darrelle Revis, whose elite defensive play earned him the nickname 'Revis Island.'
EtymologyShow more
Revis is cataloged under the Old English naming tradition. Names from the Old English tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Revis has been recorded as a boy's name since 1907, with 382 total births. Browse the Old English names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Revis has 47+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1907.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 | #7006 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 16 | #7111 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 9 | #3882 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 25 | #3865 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 64 | #3305 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 42 | #3297 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 62 | #3098 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 99 | #2802 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 53 | #2835 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 5 | #1507 | — |
The Story of Revis
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1926, Revis is a name steeped in history. Boys named Revis are most likely born between 1916 and 1936.
How rare is Revis?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Revis is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1907, peaked in the 1920s with 99 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Revis by the numbers
- Would fill 8 school buses
- Meeting one Revis per day would take 1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(47 years, 1907–1990)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 7 | #7006 |
| 1987 | 5 | #7883 |
| 1985 | 5 | #7361 |
| 1981 | 6 | #6088 |
| 1975 | 9 | #3882 |
| 1968 | 7 | #3612 |
| 1967 | 5 | #4427 |
| 1966 | 6 | #3855 |
| 1962 | 7 | #3567 |
| 1959 | 11 | #2634 |
| 1958 | 5 | #4390 |
| 1957 | 6 | #3897 |
| 1955 | 7 | #3444 |
| 1954 | 12 | #2414 |
| 1953 | 7 | #3369 |
| 1952 | 6 | #3664 |
| 1951 | 10 | #2625 |
| 1948 | 5 | #4079 |
| 1947 | 7 | #3306 |
| 1946 | 10 | #2511 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1907–1990