Kervin
Kervin is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Handsome child or little gentle one; closely related to the Irish root Caoimhín.
Origin and history
Kervin is a masculine name with Gaelic roots, often considered a variant of Kevin or Girvan. It carries the traditional meaning of 'handsome' or 'little gentle one'. Although rare in the United States, it has maintained steady, low-volume usage over the past century.
Popularity in the United States
1,513 babies in the United States have been named Kervin since 1880. It ranks #3226 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1862.
States where it is most popular
- NY (47.4 %)
- FL (41.4 %)
- TX (6.3 %)
- CA (2.1 %)
- NJ (1.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 12 |
| 1940-1950 | 11 |
| 1950-1960 | 79 |
| 1960-1970 | 227 |
| 1970-1980 | 197 |
| 1980-1990 | 288 |
| 1990-2000 | 288 |
| 2000-2010 | 205 |
| 2010-2019 | 136 |
| 2020-2029 | 65 |
Fun facts
- Kervin developed as a phonetic variant blending elements of traditional Irish names like Kevin and Girvan.
- While never reaching the widespread popularity of Kevin, Kervin has seen continuous, modest use in the United States since the late 19th century.