Kevin Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Kevin is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Kevin?
Kevin is spelled K-E-V-I-N. The name has 5 letters.
Kevin at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Kevin is derived from the Irish name Caoimhín, which means “kind” or “gentle birth.”
- Origin
- Kevin is commonly associated with Irish origins, deriving from the Old Irish name Caoimhín.
- Pronunciation
- KEV-in · 2 syllables
Kevin Popularity in 2025
Rank#221
Recorded Births1,628
- Boys usage fell 25 places to #221 and recorded 197 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Kevin Mean?
Kevin is derived from the Irish name Caoimhín, which means “kind” or “gentle birth.”
Origin: Kevin is commonly associated with Irish origins, deriving from the Old Irish name Caoimhín.
How Do You Pronounce Kevin?
PronunciationKEV-in
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Kevin?
- History
- The name Kevin has a long history of use in Irish contexts and is linked to historical and religious figures.
Kevin Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2011 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 1,628 | #221 |
| 2024 | Girls | 5 | #15,293 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,825 | #196 |
| 2023 | Girls | 5 | #15,194 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,920 | #188 |
| 2022 | Boys | 2,077 | #182 |
| 2021 | Boys | 2,111 | #183 |
| 2020 | Girls | 8 | #11,090 |
| 2020 | Boys | 2,385 | #157 |
| 2019 | Boys | 2,622 | #149 |
| 2018 | Boys | 3,143 | #125 |
| 2017 | Girls | 9 | #10,689 |
| 2017 | Boys | 3,834 | #102 |
| 2016 | Girls | 6 | #14,331 |
| 2016 | Boys | 4,557 | #90 |
| 2015 | Girls | 14 | #8,008 |
| 2015 | Boys | 5,184 | #79 |
| 2014 | Girls | 14 | #8,053 |
| 2014 | Boys | 5,902 | #70 |
| 2013 | Girls | 10 | #10,235 |
| 2013 | Boys | 5,946 | #72 |
| 2012 | Girls | 7 | #13,483 |
| 2012 | Boys | 6,232 | #69 |
| 2011 | Girls | 15 | #7,783 |
When Was Kevin Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1963 · Boys
30,613 recorded births
National rank #11
1964 · Boys
29,357 recorded births
National rank #13
1961 · Boys
28,926 recorded births
National rank #14
1960 · Boys
28,400 recorded births
National rank #15
Where Kevin Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| VT | #80 | 6 |
| MD | #116 | 50 |
| DC | #168 | 5 |
| FL | #171 | 128 |
| MA | #173 | 39 |
| TX | #176 | 209 |
| VA | #179 | 51 |
| CA | #182 | 217 |