Kevin
girl nameKevin entered the US charts in 1938, peaked at #910 in 1966, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1938–2025
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rank today
#910
peak (1966)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #4049 |
| 1940s | #2919 |
| 1950s | #1241 |
| 1960s | #996 |
| 1970s | #1024 |
| 1980s | #1148 |
| 1990s | #2919 |
| 2000s | #5124 |
| 2010s | #10754 |
| 2020s | #13859 |
Living bearers
About 5,000 people named Kevin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kevin alive today was born around 1974, making them about 51 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kevin in 2025?
- Kevin is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kevin most popular?
- Kevin peaked in 1966, reaching #910 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kevin with classmates?
- Kevin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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