Kervin
- US rank
- #6,143
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,426 in 1963
14 babies were named Kervin in the US in 2025. It has climbed 3,411 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1916–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Kervin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 121,951 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kervin, 14 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kervin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKervin first shows up in US birth records in 1916, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 109 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1963, when it ranked #1,426. Today it's #6,143, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendKervin has climbed 3,411 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,143. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Kervin
Kervin is a boy name of English and Irish origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-vin”. US birth records list Kervin for boys from 1916 to 2025, in 77 of those 110 years. Its best year was 1963, when it ranked #1,426 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,143, with 14 babies.
Origin:English namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.4 | 714,286 boys |
| 1930s | 1.1 | 892,857 boys |
| 1940s | 0.7 | 1,470,588 boys |
| 1950s | 3.8 | 262,467 boys |
| 1960s | 12 | 83,542 boys |
| 1970s | 12 | 84,246 boys |
| 1980s | 15 | 64,558 boys |
| 1990s | 15 | 67,889 boys |
| 2000s | 10 | 97,276 boys |
| 2010s | 7.2 | 138,313 boys |
| 2020s | 6.3 | 159,151 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Kervin
What is the origin of the name Kervin?
Kervin has English, Irish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Kervin a boy or girl name?
Kervin is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kervin?
Kervin ranked #6,143 for US boys in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 1963 (#1,426).