Kevin is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #264 in 2024 with 177 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 400 births ranking #145. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 29.2%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 1,569 boys born was named Kevin. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Kevin is an Irish classic usually linked with beauty, gentleness, and kindness. It became one of the most widely recognised Irish boys' names in the modern English-speaking world.
The name comes from Saint Kevin and later spread well beyond Ireland, becoming a major mainstream favourite in the twentieth century. Its success lies in sounding friendly and stable without being overly formal.