Kervin Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKER-vin / /ˈkɜrvɪn/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: servant; English: from the marsh
Historical & Cultural Background
Kervin is derived from the Irish name 'Ciarbhain', which means 'little dark one'. It has been used in Ireland for centuries, often associated with saints and historical figures. The name has also been adopted in English-speaking countries, where it has evolved in spelling and pronunciation.
Trend Summary
Kervin has seen limited popularity in the United States, remaining relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kervyn
- Kervan
International Variants
- Ciarbhain (Irish)
Famous people named Kervin
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Fictional characters named Kervin
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kervin was first seen in the United States in 1916. Kervin has ranked as high as #1150 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in New York, Florida, California, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Kervin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kervin (2012)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1953 | 18 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 15 |
| 1957 | 14 |
| 1958 | 10 |
| 1959 | 17 |
| 1960 | 16 |
| 1961 | 16 |
| 1962 | 22 |
| 1963 | 30 |
| 1964 | 22 |
| 1965 | 21 |
| 1966 | 16 |
| 1967 | 27 |
| 1968 | 30 |
| 1969 | 27 |
| 1970 | 26 |
| 1971 | 24 |
| 1972 | 23 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1974 | 19 |
| 1975 | 21 |
| 1976 | 18 |
| 1977 | 15 |
| 1978 | 16 |
| 1979 | 23 |
| 1980 | 15 |
| 1981 | 25 |
| 1982 | 26 |
| 1983 | 26 |
| 1984 | 26 |
| 1985 | 22 |
| 1986 | 35 |
| 1987 | 30 |
| 1988 | 37 |
| 1989 | 46 |
| 1990 | 37 |
| 1991 | 27 |
| 1992 | 29 |
| 1993 | 45 |
| 1994 | 38 |
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 25 |
| 1997 | 21 |
| 1998 | 22 |
| 1999 | 24 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 24 |
| 2002 | 21 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 14 |