Kevin
5 countries#221 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kevin was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,189,844 births recorded 1912–2025 · currently #221 · peaked in 1963 with 30,734 births
Most common in: California, New York, Illinois, Texas, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
152,896 births recorded 1952–2022 · currently #538 · peaked in 1991 with 13,304 births
Most common in: Nord, Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Pas-de-Calais, Val-de-Marne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
20,787 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #333 · peaked in 1980 with 825 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
12,855 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #333 · peaked in 1980 with 825 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
7,263 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #192 · peaked in 2017 with 400 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
669 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #270 · peaked in 1998 with 53 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kevin’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #37 | — |
| 2007 | #39 | ↓2 |
| 2008 | #41 | ↓2 |
| 2009 | #44 | ↓3 |
| 2010 | #59 | ↓15 |
| 2011 | #67 | ↓8 |
| 2012 | #69 | ↓2 |
| 2013 | #72 | ↓3 |
| 2014 | #70 | ↑2 |
| 2015 | #79 | ↓9 |
| 2016 | #90 | ↓11 |
| 2017 | #102 | ↓12 |
| 2018 | #125 | ↓23 |
| 2019 | #149 | ↓24 |
| 2020 | #157 | ↓8 |
| 2021 | #183 | ↓26 |
| 2022 | #182 | ↑1 |
| 2023 | #188 | ↓6 |
| 2024 | #196 | ↓8 |
| 2025 | #221 | ↓25 |
Frequently asked questions about Kevin
Is Kevin a popular name?
Yes — Kevin currently ranks #221 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kevin more common for boys or girls?
Kevin is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kevin most popular?
Kevin peaked in 1963 in United States, with 30,734 recorded births that year.
Is Kevin rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kevin’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1746 in 1912 to #221 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kevin?
At least 1,363,527 babies have been recorded with the name Kevin across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Kevin popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kevin appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, Scotland, England & Wales, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Kevin?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kevin include Joel, Tyler, Griffin, Oscar.
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