How Many People Are Named Kevin?
1,188,207
people in the United States are named Kevin
1 in 281 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#31
⭐⭐⭐ Very Common
Population Percentage
0.3547%
Of US population
Peak Year
1963
30,732 births
Trend
↓
Declining
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English, Irish, French, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Pronunciation:
KEV-in (English), KE-VEEN (French), KE-vin (German)
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Anglicized form of the Irish name Caoimhín, derived from the older Irish Cóemgein, composed of the Old Irish elements cóem "kind, gentle, handsome" and gein "birth". Saint Caoimhín established a monastery in Glendalough, Ireland in the 6th century and is the patron saint of Dublin. It became popular in the English-speaking world outside of Ireland in the 20th century.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 45.5 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1912 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
139,035
New York
114,798
Illinois
68,059
Texas
67,870
Pennsylvania
61,837
Ohio
55,450
Michigan
51,200
New Jersey
46,676
Massachusetts
42,513
Florida
40,921
💡 Fun Facts About "Kevin"
- 1,827 babies were named Kevin in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1963
- Currently declining in popularity
- First recorded in 1912
- Most popular in California
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