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Kevin is a masculine name used in English and Irish. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Anglicized form of the Irish name Caoimhín meaning ‘beloved birth’, derived from Old Irish Cóemgein, composed of cóem ‘dear, beloved, gentle’ and gein ‘birth’. The name became popular in the English-speaking world outside of Ireland in the middle of the 20th century, and elsewhere in Europe in the latter half of the 20th century." It ranked #221 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, anglicized form of the Irish name Caoimhín meaning ‘beloved birth’, derived from Old Irish Cóemgein, composed of cóem ‘dear, beloved, gentle’ and gein ‘birth’. The name became popular in the English-speaking world outside of Ireland in the middle of the 20th century, and elsewhere in Europe in the latter half of the 20th century. The entry lists its usage as English, Irish, French (Modern), German (Modern) and others.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Kevin ranked #221 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #221 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kevin mean?
Kevin means "beloved birth", according to Behind the Name.
Is Kevin a popular name?
Kevin ranked #221 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Kevin a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Kevin appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Kevin — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
