Kevyn
A male given name from Irish, of rare usage, variant of Kevin.
Every Kevyn since 1948 — 2,381 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kevyn
Kevyn is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,382 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1948, 2,381 American babies have been named Kevyn — about 90% boys and 10% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2007, when 111 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Kevyn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kevyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 6 | #11,382 |
| 2024 | — | — | 15 | #6,045 |
| 2023 | — | — | 12 | #7,114 |
| 2022 | — | — | 18 | #5,331 |
| 2021 | — | — | 16 | #5,672 |
| 2020 | — | — | 11 | #7,275 |
| 2019 | — | — | 19 | #5,061 |
| 2018 | — | — | 17 | #5,433 |
| 2017 | — | — | 27 | #3,933 |
| 2016 | — | — | 37 | #3,138 |
| 2015 | — | — | 27 | #3,940 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,922 | 51 | #2,478 |
| 2013 | 5 | #17,984 | 55 | #2,320 |
| 2012 | — | — | 42 | #2,850 |
| 2011 | — | — | 52 | #2,425 |
| 2010 | — | — | 84 | #1,772 |
| 2009 | — | — | 73 | #1,949 |
| 2008 | — | — | 82 | #1,808 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,108 | 106 | #1,502 |
| 2006 | 5 | #18,660 | 88 | #1,634 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,500 | 73 | #1,795 |
| 2004 | — | — | 70 | #1,792 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,834 | 67 | #1,794 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,940 | 56 | #1,989 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,773 | 70 | #1,671 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,298 | 66 | #1,719 |
| 1995 | 17 | #5,571 | 34 | #2,324 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,110 | 34 | #2,145 |
| 1985 | 12 | #5,834 | 12 | #3,704 |
| 1980 | — | — | 14 | #3,182 |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #5,139 |
| 1970 | — | — | 10 | #3,180 |
| 1965 | — | — | 7 | #3,412 |
| 1960 | — | — | 12 | #2,482 |
| 1955 | — | — | 7 | #3,349 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kevyn mean?
A male given name from Irish, of rare usage, variant of Kevin.
How popular is the name Kevyn in 2025?
Kevyn ranked #11,382 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kevyn?
2,381 babies have been named Kevyn in the United States since 1948, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kevyn most popular?
Kevyn peaked in 2007, when 111 newborns received the name.
Is Kevyn a boy or girl name?
Kevyn is used for both: about 10% of babies named Kevyn have been girls and 90% boys.
Is the name Kevyn rising or falling?
Kevyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.