Kevin
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.
Is Kevin popular?
Declining Kevin is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1963 peak.
| 2020s | 11,946 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 51,318 | |
| 2000s | 111,081 | |
| 1990s | 165,232 | |
| 1980s | 188,670 | |
| 1970s | 212,231 | |
| 1960s | 271,412 | |
| 1950s | 159,010 | |
| 1940s | 11,268 | |
| 1930s | 1,623 | |
| 1920s | 599 | |
| 1910s | 117 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Kevin mean?
Kevin is the anglicised form of the Irish Caoimhín, from caomh, “gentle, kind, handsome.” St Kevin was a 6th-century hermit and is a patron saint of Dublin.
Nicknames for Kevin
- Kev
Variants & spellings
- Kevan
- Kevyn
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kevin a boy or a girl name?
Kevin is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Kevin a popular name right now?
Kevin is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1963 peak.
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.
What are common nicknames for Kevin?
Common nicknames for Kevin include Kev.