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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kevin — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Keveon|Kevion
IrishBoy→ Stable

Kevin

KEV-in · 2 syllables

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Boy
#196
→ Stable

Also ranked: Girl #16448 · → Stable

#196
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 47
Peak rank
#157 in 2020
5yr change
-9 ranks
Birth frequency
5.1 per 10,000 births
Sex split
72% boy · 28% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #196 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Irish boy names
Kevin

Popularity score: 47  ·  SSA Rank: #196

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
56
Higher than 56% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
-9 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
0 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticIrishClassicUnisex2-syllableSaint nameWarmAccessibleMid-century popular
Character
handsome or fair-featured
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Kevins

relatablehumorousversatilededicatedcharismatic
STRONG
High confidence

Kevin is an Irish boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #196 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · -9 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#196 · niche
Kevin at a Glance
Meaning:Derived from 'Caoimhín,' meaning 'handsome' or 'fair.' Associated with Saint Kevin of Glendalough, an Irish monk and patron saint of Dublin.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#157 in 2020
5yr change:-9 ranks
Sex usage:72% boy · 28% girl
Notable bearers
Kevin Hart
Comedian and actor
Kevin Bacon
Actor
Kevin Durant
NBA basketball player
Kevin Costner
Actor and filmmaker
Similar Sound
KelvinDevon◈Evan◈Devin◈ErvinCalvin
Similar Style
Ronan◈Declan◈Cillian◈Brennan◈TiernanLiam
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Kevin
SiobhanFionaMaeveAoifeColmLiamAislingRowan◈
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Ronan◈
Irish · #257
↑ Rising
Declan◈
Irish · #131
→ Stable
Cillian◈
Irish · #463
↑↑ Surging
Brennan◈
Irish · #1054
↓ Declining
Tiernan
Irish · #4166
↓ Fading
Liam
Irish · #1
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Kevin illustration
Name Intelligence
Kevin · Overview
Summary

Kevin is an Irish boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #196 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 41/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic character
Kevin carries a warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
kevin.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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