Kevin

Rank 182nd Boy Name

In 2022, the name Kevin was 182nd most popular baby name for boys and 336th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 2,060 babies were named Kevin in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,631 babies in the United States were named Kevin. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.8% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Kevin is around 46 to 49 years old.

The name "Kevin" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Kevin is Kev.

Kevin Meaning & Origin

The name Kevin is of Irish origin and it means "handsome" or "kind".

The name Kevin is described as friendly, energetic and innovative.

Pronunciation

Kevin is pronounced ke-vin in English. The name Kevin has 5 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Kevin

  • The name Kevin is used in SpongeBob SquarePants for a famous sea cucumber character named Kevin C. Cucumber, who is the leader of the Jellyspotters.

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Geography

Where is the name Kevin most popular!? Popularity can vary a lot between regions. This map shows the relative popularity of a name in each state.

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Similar Sounding Names

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Top names staring with "K"

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Social Security Administration

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