Kervin
Every Kervin since 1916 — 1,513 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kervin
Kervin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,290 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 1,513 American babies have been named Kervin. Its peak came in 1989, when 46 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kervin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kervin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #6,290 |
| 2024 | 14 | #6,340 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,378 |
| 2022 | 10 | #8,056 |
| 2021 | 12 | #6,909 |
| 2020 | 7 | #10,116 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,616 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6,937 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,201 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,549 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5,884 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,871 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,325 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,388 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5,565 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,558 |
| 2009 | 19 | #5,029 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4,636 |
| 2007 | 22 | #4,439 |
| 2006 | 20 | #4,608 |
| 2005 | 22 | #4,134 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4,905 |
| 2003 | 20 | #4,204 |
| 2002 | 21 | #3,982 |
| 2001 | 24 | #3,570 |
| 2000 | 19 | #4,145 |
| 1995 | 20 | #3,379 |
| 1990 | 37 | #2,032 |
| 1985 | 22 | #2,392 |
| 1980 | 15 | #3,032 |
| 1975 | 21 | #2,171 |
| 1970 | 26 | #1,729 |
| 1965 | 21 | #1,754 |
| 1960 | 16 | #2,078 |
| 1955 | 15 | #2,097 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kervin in 2025?
Kervin ranked #6,290 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kervin?
1,513 babies have been named Kervin in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kervin most popular?
Kervin peaked in 1989, when 46 newborns received the name.
Is Kervin a boy or girl name?
Kervin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kervin rising or falling?
Kervin has been roughly stable over the past decade.