Kevin
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Gentle; Kind; Handsome
Background: The name Kevin originates from the Irish name 'Caoimhín,' which is derived from the components 'caomh,' meaning 'gentle' or 'kind,' and 'ín,' a diminutive suffix. This name has historical roots in Gaelic, reflecting characteristics associated with its etymology.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#24
Total births
1,188,207
Most popular decade
1960s
(817,614 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-126 ranks)
Years in Top 100
68
First recorded year
1912
Gender usage
99.6% male
0.4% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1912
- First year births
- 9
- First year rank
- #1,746
- Peak year
- 1963
- Peak year births
- 30,611
- Peak rank
- #11
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,822
- Recent rank
- #196
Female
- First year
- 1938
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #3,847
- Peak year
- 1977
- Peak year births
- 149
- Peak rank
- #933
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #15,243
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).