Kevan
Every Kevan since 1945 — 3,531 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kevan
Kevan is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1945, 3,531 American babies have been named Kevan. Its peak came in 1956, when 92 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kevan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kevan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 10 | #8,054 |
| 2023 | — | — | 6 | #11,590 |
| 2022 | — | — | 7 | #10,358 |
| 2021 | — | — | 8 | #9,288 |
| 2020 | — | — | 13 | #6,478 |
| 2019 | — | — | 11 | #7,417 |
| 2018 | — | — | 9 | #8,523 |
| 2017 | — | — | 18 | #5,208 |
| 2016 | — | — | 17 | #5,440 |
| 2015 | — | — | 6 | #11,449 |
| 2014 | — | — | 19 | #4,979 |
| 2013 | — | — | 10 | #7,845 |
| 2012 | — | — | 10 | #7,866 |
| 2011 | — | — | 13 | #6,433 |
| 2010 | — | — | 15 | #5,903 |
| 2009 | — | — | 20 | #4,846 |
| 2008 | — | — | 24 | #4,203 |
| 2007 | — | — | 27 | #3,848 |
| 2006 | — | — | 17 | #5,200 |
| 2005 | — | — | 24 | #3,883 |
| 2004 | — | — | 32 | #3,120 |
| 2003 | — | — | 25 | #3,587 |
| 2002 | — | — | 43 | #2,393 |
| 2001 | — | — | 35 | #2,717 |
| 2000 | — | — | 42 | #2,315 |
| 1995 | — | — | 47 | #1,853 |
| 1990 | — | — | 79 | #1,245 |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,923 | 77 | #1,052 |
| 1980 | — | — | 58 | #1,208 |
| 1975 | — | — | 41 | #1,369 |
| 1970 | — | — | 54 | #1,124 |
| 1965 | — | — | 52 | #1,029 |
| 1960 | — | — | 75 | #881 |
| 1955 | — | — | 72 | #870 |
| 1950 | — | — | 33 | #1,265 |
| 1945 | — | — | 5 | #3,557 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kevan in 2025?
Kevan did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Kevan?
3,531 babies have been named Kevan in the United States since 1945, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kevan most popular?
Kevan peaked in 1956, when 92 newborns received the name.
Is Kevan a boy or girl name?
Kevan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kevan rising or falling?
Kevan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.