Keven
Keven is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Handsome, handsome born, or gentle.
Origin and history
Keven is a spelling variant of the classic Irish name Kevin, derived from the Gaelic name Caoimhín. It traditionally means handsome or handsome born. While less common than the standard spelling in the U.S., it has maintained steady use over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
8,752 babies in the United States have been named Keven since 1880. It ranks #1291 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1817.
States where it is most popular
- CA (33.5 %)
- TX (13.7 %)
- NY (9.9 %)
- FL (6.1 %)
- IL (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 11 |
| 1940-1950 | 39 |
| 1950-1960 | 809 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,443 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,174 |
| 1980-1990 | 950 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,577 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,925 |
| 2010-2019 | 714 |
| 2020-2029 | 110 |
Famous people named Keven
- Keven Undergaro: Writer, Producer
Nicknames
Kev
Fun facts
- Keven is an alternative spelling of Kevin, which became extremely popular in mid-to-late 20th century America.
- The original Irish form Caoimhín combines elements meaning comely or handsome and birth.