Kevin Boy

Popularity: #188 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Irish; Latin

Meaning

Irish: 'handsome'; Latin: 'kind, gentle'

Historical & Cultural Background

Kevin is derived from the Irish name Caoimhín, which means 'handsome' or 'gentle'. It has been a popular name in Ireland since the early medieval period, notably associated with Saint Kevin, the founder of Glendalough. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 20th century, particularly in the United States. Its usage has been influenced by cultural figures and media representations.

Trend Summary

Kevin was most popular in the United States during the 1960s to 1980s, but has seen a decline in usage since then.

Similar Names

Cameron, Connor, Caleb, Colin, Kurt, Kurtis, Kendrick

Variants

  • Kev
  • Kenny

International Variants

  • Caoimhín (Irish)
  • Kévin (French)
  • Keven (Spanish)

Famous people named Kevin

Kevin Spacey is an American actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'American Beauty' and the series 'House of Cards'.

Kevin Hart is an American comedian and actor recognized for his stand-up performances and roles in various blockbuster films.

Kevin Bacon is an American actor and musician famous for his roles in films like 'Footloose' and 'A Few Good Men'.

Kevin Durant is an American professional basketball player known for his achievements in the NBA and as a two-time Olympic gold medalist.

Fictional characters named Kevin

Kevin McCallister is the main character in the 'Home Alone' film series, known for his cleverness in defending his home from burglars.

Kevin Arnold is a character in the television series 'The Wonder Years', depicting the life of a young boy growing up in the 1960s.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kevin was first seen in the United States in 1912. Kevin has ranked as high as #15 nationally which occurred in 1963 and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Kevin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kevin (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 270
16%
TX 213
12%
FL 125
7%
NY 123
7%
PA 71
4%
IL 65
4%
OH 61
4%
NC 60
3%
GA 57
3%
VA 57
3%
MA 45
3%
IN 45
3%
WA 45
3%
MD 43
3%
MI 41
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19129
19139
191412
191515
191618
191719
191821
191914
192024
192184
192271
192353
192450
192561
192646
192767
192868
192975
193084
1931111
1932121
1933132
1934151
1935175
1936153
1937178
1938246
1939273
1940298
1941418
1942529
1943639
1944594
1945689
19461,035
19471,549
19482,228
19493,292
19504,751
19516,350
19527,916
195310,011
195415,322
195517,156
195621,763
195724,286
195824,661
195926,794
196028,388
196128,919
196228,331
196330,611
196429,355
196528,183
196625,594
196724,603
196823,862
196923,555
197026,970
197124,850
197222,357
197320,771
197419,464
197518,065
197618,476
197722,461
197820,096
197918,734
198017,976
198117,456
198217,465
198317,378
198417,862
198518,813
198619,935
198720,421
198820,170
198921,209
199020,412
199120,261
199219,646
199319,082
199417,315
199515,858
199614,589
199713,294
199812,509
199912,257
200012,673
200112,595
200212,046
200311,734
200411,220
200510,917
200610,779
200710,537
20089,798
20098,780
20107,328
20116,568
20126,232
20135,945
20145,901
20155,184
20164,554
20173,833
20183,143
20192,622
20202,384
20212,109
20222,077
20231,919
20241,822