Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Kevin.
National Rank (2025)
#221
All-Time Peak Rank
#11 (1963)
Total U.S. Births
1,184,507
Unisex Distribution99.6% Boy / 0.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Kevin Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Kevin
According to SSA data, Kevin achieved its highest historical rank of #11 in 1963. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1963 with 30,613 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 68.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 114 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Kevin scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-68.6% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record30,613Births in 1963
Years in Top 100
68yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
114Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:117
1920s:599
1930s:1,623
1940s:11,268
1950s:159,010
1960s:271,412
1970s:212,231
1980s:188,670
1990s:165,232
2000s:111,081
2010s:51,318
2020s:11,946
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesKe-vin
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with K, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings
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