Kevan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Gaelic word 'caomh' meaning 'kind' or 'gentle'.
Meaning of the Name Kevan
Kevan is a variant of the Irish name Caoimhin, which is derived from the Gaelic word 'caomh' meaning 'kind' or 'gentle'. It is also related to the name Kevin, meaning 'handsome' or 'beloved'. Kevan is a popular name in Ireland and is often used to honor Saint Kevin, the patron saint of Dublin.
Popularity of the Name Kevan
The popularity for the name Kevan peaked in popularity in the year 1986 with 88 births, which ranked number 2,428 out of 18,800 unique names for that year. Kevan had the most female births in 1953 with 13, which ranked number 3,106 out of 6,497 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1986 with 88, which ranked number 982 out of 7,828 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Kevan has declined sharply over the last ten years from 10 births to 7 births, a decline of -30.00%. Among males, Kevan has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 10 births to 7 births, a decline of -30.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kevan
- 20 Year Trend of Kevan: -83.72%
- 10 Year Trend of Kevan: -30.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Kevan: -30.00%
Popularity of Kevan by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Kevan. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Kevan in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Kevan is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Kevan
- Total Births of Kevan: 7 (-3.50%)
- Male Births of Kevan: 7 (-3.50%)
Given the downward trend of Kevan over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.50% decrease in total births, for a total of 7 births in 2024. Male births for Kevan have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 7 male births in 2024, a decrease of -3.50%.