Name meaning & stats
Kevin
Kevin means “dear birth” (Irish origin). 1,187,494 US babies since 1940, peak 1963. Notable Kevins are 1.5× over-represented as footballers.
What it means
“dear birth”
IrishWell documented
Name of a 7th-century Irish saint.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1963
1,187,494 US babies were named Kevin between 1940 and 2025.
Where Kevins end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 1.5× | High · 291 people |
| NFL-style footballer | 1.4× | High · 240 people |
| Basketball player | 1.3× | High · 199 people |
| Politician | 0.9× | High · 189 people |
Among notable men who are footballers, Kevins show up 1.5× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Kevin has a surprise career: 1.6×
Spelling family
Kevin is the main spelling
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1963)