Kevin
boy name#221 in 2025Kevin entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #11 in 1963, ranks #221 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1912–2025
#221
rank today
#11
peak (1963)
1,628
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #1829 |
| 1920s | #917 |
| 1930s | #471 |
| 1940s | #209 |
| 1950s | #34 |
| 1960s | #15 |
| 1970s | #15 |
| 1980s | #22 |
| 1990s | #27 |
| 2000s | #36 |
| 2010s | #88 |
| 2020s | #188 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kevin has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 1,053,000 people named Kevin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kevin alive today was born around 1977, making them about 48 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 ranks #221 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,628 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kevin most popular?
- Kevin peaked in 1963, reaching #11 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kevin with classmates?
- Kevin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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