Nevin
Nevin is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Little saint or sacred one.
Origin and history
Nevin is an Anglicized form of Gaelic names such as Naomhán (meaning 'little saint') or Cnaimhín ('little bone'). It has long been used in Ireland and Scotland as both a given name and a surname. In the United States, it remains a rare but established masculine option.
Popularity in the United States
6,372 babies in the United States have been named Nevin since 1880. It ranks #1512 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1675.
States where it is most popular
- PA (55 %)
- CA (10.3 %)
- OH (7.5 %)
- NY (6.6 %)
- TX (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 45 |
| 1910-1920 | 290 |
| 1920-1930 | 424 |
| 1930-1940 | 336 |
| 1940-1950 | 359 |
| 1950-1960 | 365 |
| 1960-1970 | 349 |
| 1970-1980 | 355 |
| 1980-1990 | 559 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,000 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,224 |
| 2010-2019 | 804 |
| 2020-2029 | 252 |
Famous people named Nevin
- Nevin Lawson: Football Player
- Nevin Ashley: Baseball Player
Nicknames
Nev
Fun facts
- The name can derive either from the Gaelic word for saint (Naomhán) or from a surname referring to bone or frame (Cnaimhín).
- Like many modern boys' names, Nevin is widely recognized both as a given name and an Irish or Scottish family name.