Keven Boy

Popularity: #923 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KEV-en /ˈkɛvən/

Origin: Irish; English

Meaning: Irish: handsome; English: variant of Kevin

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Keven is derived from the Irish name Caoimhín, which itself originates from the Old Irish name Caomhghin, meaning "gentle" or "kind." The name evolved through various linguistic forms, transitioning from Old Irish to Middle Irish as Caoimhín, and eventually to the anglicized version, Kevin, which became prominent in English-speaking countries. The introduction of the name into English can be traced back to the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, when many Irish names were adapted into English forms, leading to the eventual emergence of Keven as a variant of Kevin.

Historically, the name Kevin has significant roots in early Christian Ireland, particularly associated with Saint Kevin, a 6th-century abbot and founder of the monastic settlement at Glendalough in County Wicklow. His life and works were documented in various hagiographies, notably in the 12th century, which contributed to the name's enduring popularity among Irish Christians.

Saint Kevin's feast day is celebrated on June 3rd, and he is often depicted in art and literature as a symbol of piety and devotion, further solidifying the name's cultural resonance. The name Keven, while less common than its original form Kevin, carries similar connotations of kindness and gentleness.

In various cultures, names that signify positive traits have historically been favored, contributing to their longevity across generations. The enduring legacy of Saint Kevin and the gentle qualities associated with the name have allowed it to maintain a presence in various forms, reflecting the broader cultural values of compassion and benevolence.

Famous people named Keven

In this section, you will find notable people named Keven. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Keven who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Keven Mealamu is a former rugby player best known for his time with the New Zealand national team and the Auckland Blues.

Keven Jones is a former professional American football player best known for his time with the New York Jets and the San Diego Chargers.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Keven, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Keven. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Keven was first seen in the United States in 1930.

Keven has ranked as high as #1785 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Keven has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Keven is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Keven was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Keven.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 15 15 0
2024 14 14 0
2023 16 16 0
2022 18 18 0
2021 16 16 0
2020 31 31 0
2019 22 22 0
2018 32 32 0
2017 39 39 0
2016 62 62 0
2015 50 50 0
2014 62 62 0
2013 84 84 0
2012 90 90 0
2011 110 110 0
2010 163 163 0
2009 156 156 0
2008 176 176 0
2007 201 201 0
2006 210 210 0
2005 191 191 0
2004 181 181 0
2003 225 225 0
2002 198 198 0
2001 188 188 0
2000 199 199 0
1999 186 186 0
1998 185 185 0
1997 166 166 0
1996 158 158 0
1995 153 153 0
1994 187 187 0
1993 139 139 0
1992 143 143 0
1991 146 146 0
1990 114 114 0
1989 108 108 0
1988 107 107 0
1987 112 112 0
1986 81 81 0
1985 96 96 0
1984 97 97 0
1983 94 94 0
1982 88 88 0
1981 82 82 0
1980 85 85 0
1979 96 96 0
1978 123 123 0
1977 132 132 0
1976 106 106 0
1975 78 78 0
1974 90 90 0
1973 111 111 0
1972 137 137 0
1971 135 135 0
1970 166 166 0
1969 140 140 0
1968 144 144 0
1967 167 160 7
1966 145 145 0
1965 145 145 0
1964 174 166 8
1963 149 149 0
1962 152 147 5
1961 114 108 6
1960 139 139 0
1959 110 101 9
1958 147 136 11
1957 135 127 8
1956 146 134 12
1955 89 79 10
1954 87 80 7
1953 55 47 8
1952 47 37 10
1951 50 44 6
1950 33 24 9
1949 27 20 7
1948 15 8 7
1947 5 5 0
1944 6 6 0
1931 6 6 0
1930 5 5 0

Top States for Keven (2020)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 6
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