Kevin
How to say it: KEV-in · /ˈkɛvɪn/
Derived from Irish Caoimhín, meaning 'handsome' or 'beloved', from 'caomh' (gentle, kind).
Kevin was the 233rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,628 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1960s, its births are down about 68% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #318 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #233 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,628 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,954 |
| Peak decade | 1960s |
| Change over 10 years | −68% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #318 |
| In France, 2025 | #390 among boys’ names, 90 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
During the 1960s Kevin reached its height before a long decline. Now far below that peak at #233, it is expected to slip further in the next few years.
What goes with it
Bright and crisp with a breathy touch, Kevin sounds friendly and direct. Kev is its familiar nickname, while Sean echoes its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kevin is about 1 in 82.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Irish, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish.
In France: #390 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #292. Ireland: #139.
Famous people named Kevin
- Kevin Costner (born 1955)American actor and filmmaker
- Kevin Rudd (born 1957)26th Prime Minister of Australia
- Kevin De Bruyne (born 1991)Belgian association football player
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