Nevin
A rare Anglicization of Irish Naomhán, a diminutive of naomh (“saint”).
Every Nevin since 1888 — 6,471 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nevin
Nevin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,013 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1888, 6,471 American babies have been named Nevin. Its peak came in 2007, when 146 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 Nevin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nevin 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 | — | — | 27 | #4,013 |
| 2024 | — | — | 36 | #3,318 |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,927 | 42 | #2,987 |
| 2022 | — | — | 41 | #3,040 |
| 2021 | — | — | 46 | #2,764 |
| 2020 | — | — | 60 | #2,281 |
| 2019 | — | — | 45 | #2,792 |
| 2018 | — | — | 76 | #1,953 |
| 2017 | — | — | 60 | #2,231 |
| 2016 | — | — | 60 | #2,249 |
| 2015 | — | — | 67 | #2,100 |
| 2014 | — | — | 81 | #1,839 |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,520 | 94 | #1,631 |
| 2012 | — | — | 105 | #1,531 |
| 2011 | — | — | 94 | #1,630 |
| 2010 | 5 | #19,063 | 122 | #1,380 |
| 2009 | — | — | 123 | #1,386 |
| 2008 | 5 | #19,646 | 123 | #1,387 |
| 2007 | 6 | #17,016 | 140 | #1,261 |
| 2006 | 5 | #19,230 | 134 | #1,252 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,891 | 126 | #1,255 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,539 | 132 | #1,182 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,637 | 97 | #1,387 |
| 2002 | 5 | #17,365 | 109 | #1,251 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,754 | 136 | #1,067 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,682 | 104 | #1,264 |
| 1995 | — | — | 89 | #1,237 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,522 | 87 | #1,172 |
| 1985 | — | — | 41 | #1,584 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,592 | 41 | #1,514 |
| 1975 | — | — | 26 | #1,868 |
| 1970 | — | — | 40 | #1,329 |
| 1965 | — | — | 42 | #1,183 |
| 1960 | — | — | 43 | #1,204 |
| 1955 | — | — | 35 | #1,290 |
| 1950 | — | — | 37 | #1,199 |
| 1945 | — | — | 32 | #1,176 |
| 1940 | — | — | 36 | #1,104 |
| 1935 | — | — | 38 | #1,055 |
| 1930 | — | — | 38 | #1,148 |
| 1925 | — | — | 37 | #1,180 |
| 1920 | — | — | 44 | #1,062 |
| 1915 | — | — | 45 | #937 |
| 1910 | — | — | 6 | #1,535 |
| 1905 | — | — | 7 | #1,059 |
| 1900 | — | — | 6 | #1,270 |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Nevin
- Nevin Yanıt Athlete · b. 1986
- Nevin Galmarini Athlete · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nevin mean?
A rare Anglicization of Irish Naomhán, a diminutive of naomh (“saint”).
How popular is the name Nevin in 2025?
Nevin ranked #4,013 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nevin?
6,471 babies have been named Nevin in the United States since 1888, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nevin most popular?
Nevin peaked in 2007, when 146 newborns received the name.
Is Nevin a boy or girl name?
Nevin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nevin rising or falling?
Nevin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Nevin?
Well-known people named Nevin include Nevin Yanıt (athlete), Nevin Galmarini (athlete).