Kevin Name Origin
/KEV-in/-
American (Caucasian) 50%
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Irish (Celtic) 30%
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Canadian (Caucasian) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Kevin
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
Kevin is of Irish origin, derived from the Irish name CaoimhĂn, meaning 'gentle' or 'kind'. It became popular in English-speaking countries and spread widely through Irish diaspora communities.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Kevin each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).