Kevin
Pronunciation: [ k-EHV-ihn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kevin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 5,202 babies have been named Kevin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kevin is past its peak , currently ranked #48,087 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #48,087
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Kevin
Kevin is a girl name .
Is Kevin a boy or girl name? Kevin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #48,087 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #196. Kevin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kevin is currently ranked #48,087 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kevin include Kev, Key, Keie, and Kevkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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