Kevin
Kevin is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Handsome by birth, gentle, or noble.
Origin and history
Kevin is derived from the Irish name Caoimhín, which comes from Gaelic roots meaning 'handsome' or 'noble birth'. The name became widely popular in the Western world during the mid-to-late 20th century. In the United States, it stands as a classic favorite with well over one million births recorded since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
1,184,507 babies in the United States have been named Kevin since 1880. It ranks #24 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #186.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.7 %)
- NY (9.7 %)
- IL (5.7 %)
- TX (5.7 %)
- PA (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 117 |
| 1920-1930 | 599 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,623 |
| 1940-1950 | 11,268 |
| 1950-1960 | 159,010 |
| 1960-1970 | 271,412 |
| 1970-1980 | 212,231 |
| 1980-1990 | 188,670 |
| 1990-2000 | 165,232 |
| 2000-2010 | 111,081 |
| 2010-2019 | 51,318 |
| 2020-2029 | 11,946 |
Famous people named Kevin
- Kevin Costner: Actor, Director
- Kevin Bacon: Actor
- Kevin Durant: Athlete
Nicknames
Kev
Fun facts
- Saint Kevin founded Glendalough monastery in County Wicklow, Ireland, in the sixth century.
- Kevin ranks among the top 25 most given male names in the United States since 1880.