Kavin Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kavin is a name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'poet' or 'wise person'. It has evolved from the ancient Sanskrit form to modern usage. The name is often associated with creativity and intelligence, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in India.
The name Kavin is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kavin has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Kavin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1961st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1618th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2183rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1999th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2514th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Kavin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kavin"
Pronunciation
/ˈkævɪn/
Origin
Sanskrit
Etymology
The name Kavin is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Kavi', which means 'poet' or 'wise person'.
Meaning
poet, wise person
Language Evolution
Sanskrit: कवी (Kavī), Old Tamil: கவி (Kavi), Modern usage: Kavin
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in India and among Tamil-speaking communities during the late 20th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Kavina, Kavish, Kaveen
Modern Popularity & Image
Kavin is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with creativity and intelligence.
Famous People
Kavin Jayaram - Indian actor and television personality, Kavin Bharti Mittal - Indian entrepreneur and founder of Hike Messenger
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kavin"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kavin"
"Kavin" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1961st of 7552 | 314 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1618th of 10718 | 476 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2183rd of 16616 | 486 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1999th of 24088 | 1,000 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2514th of 23106 | 631 |
Regional Popularity of "Kavin" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
56.36% 1608th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
43.72% 1538th/3518 |
43.60% 1763rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
51.26% 2294th/4475 |
46.52% 2416th/5194 |
36.81% 2325th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
45.48% 2084th/4582 |
38.54% 1990th/5164 |
29.74% 2175th/7313 |
24.37% 1819th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
60.99% 2430th/3984 |
52.55% 2358th/4487 |
39.46% 2692nd/6822 |
33.32% 2091st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Kavin" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kavin"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kavin" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.