Kevan Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Kevan originates from the Irish 'Caomhán', meaning 'gentle, kind, or beloved'. Its evolution includes forms like Kavan and Kevin. The name conveys traits of kindness and gentleness, with no biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 20th century and is currently perceived as modern and approachable.
The name Kevan is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) 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. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kevan 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, 'Kevan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6773rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1036th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1144th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1294th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3458th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7137th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7335th out of 12526 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 24683rd out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Kevan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kevan"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɛvən/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
The name Kevan is derived from the Irish name 'Caomhán', meaning 'gentle, kind, or beloved'.
Meaning
gentle, kind, beloved
Language Evolution
Caomhán, Kavan, Keven, Kevan
Historical Usage
The name Kevan has been used in Ireland since the early medieval period and gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the 20th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Kevin, Kavan, Keven
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Kevan is seen as a modern and friendly name, often associated with kindness and approachability.
Famous People
Kevan Barlow - former American football player, Kevan Hall - American fashion designer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kevan"
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 "Kevan"
"Kevan" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6773rd of 6773 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1036th of 7552 | 983 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1144th of 10718 | 833 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1294th of 16616 | 1,079 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3458th of 24088 | 445 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 7137th of 23106 | 134 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 7335th of 12526 | 44 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 24683rd of 27321 | 8 |
Regional Popularity of "Kevan" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
37.31% 831st/2227 |
51.77% 1258th/2430 |
55.84% 1593rd/2853 |
31.60% 877th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
44.43% 1305th/2937 |
49.61% 1728th/3483 |
44.14% 1553rd/3518 |
27.77% 1123rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
41.17% 1517th/3685 |
37.63% 1684th/4475 |
32.44% 1685th/5194 |
19.36% 1223rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
66.98% 3459th/5164 |
45.13% 3300th/7313 |
40.37% 3013th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Kevan" 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 "Kevan"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kevan" 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.