Kevyn
Kevyn is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Handsome, beloved, or noble by birth.
Origin and history
Kevyn is a contemporary stylistic spelling variation of the traditional Irish name Kevin. It derives from the Old Irish name Caoimhín, which means handsome or noble birth. In the United States, it is a rare masculine name given to a small number of boys each year.
Popularity in the United States
2,141 babies in the United States have been named Kevyn since 1880. It ranks #2790 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1849.
States where it is most popular
- CA (48.8 %)
- TX (20.8 %)
- FL (9.3 %)
- NY (7.3 %)
- AZ (3.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 50 |
| 1960-1970 | 86 |
| 1970-1980 | 93 |
| 1980-1990 | 183 |
| 1990-2000 | 489 |
| 2000-2010 | 751 |
| 2010-2019 | 411 |
| 2020-2029 | 78 |
Famous people named Kevyn
- Kevyn Aucoin: Makeup artist, Photographer
- Kevyn Adams: Ice hockey player, Sports executive
Nicknames
Kev
Fun facts
- Kevyn replaces the traditional 'i' in Kevin with a 'y', reflecting a trend of modern creative name spellings.
- The original Gaelic name Caoimhín is composed of elements meaning 'comely' and 'birth'.