boy name
Kevin
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#221 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Kevin in the US, 1880–2025
Kevin first appears in US records in 1912. It peaked in 1963, when 30,613 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,628.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kevin a boy or a girl name?
Kevin is most commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Kevin?
In 2025, Kevin ranked #221 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Kevin most popular?
Kevin was most popular in 1963, when about 30,613 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.