Kevin
Kevin is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Handsome, beautiful, or of noble birth.
Origin and history
Kevin is derived from the Irish name Caoimhín, which means handsome or noble birth. While traditionally used predominantly for boys, it has a history of occasional usage for girls in the United States. Today it remains very rare for female newborns in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
5,337 babies in the United States have been named Kevin since 1880. It ranks #2363 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2083.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27.4 %)
- NY (13.9 %)
- TX (10.2 %)
- IL (9.3 %)
- OH (5.7 %)
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 | 120 |
| 1950-1960 | 687 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,137 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,234 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,264 |
| 1990-2000 | 499 |
| 2000-2010 | 285 |
| 2010-2019 | 82 |
| 2020-2029 | 18 |
Nicknames
Kev
Fun facts
- The modern name Kevin evolved from Old Irish Caoimhghín, combining elements meaning dear or handsome and birth.
- Although predominantly a masculine name, over 5,000 females in the United States have been officially named Kevin since 1880.