Kevin
Boy name · 12,855 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Kevin: 12,855 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 825 births in 1980.
From the Irish and Scottish Gaelic *Caoimhín*, meaning "handsome birth" or "gentle birth," Kevin is a classic name with deep Celtic roots. The most famous bearer is Saint Kevin, a 6th-century hermit who founded the monastery at Glendalough in County Wicklow, Ireland, a site now a major tourist attraction. The name gained modern popularity partly through the actor Kevin Costner, star of *Dances with Wolves*, and the comedian Kevin Bridges, a proud son of Glasgow. While no major Scottish places share the name, the Irish place-name Kevin's Bed refers to a cave linked to the saint. A notable variant is Kevan, a less common Scottish spelling that offers a distinctive twist on this enduring favourite.
Boy 52 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 1980825 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #33310 babies
- Total births
- 12,855since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 43%vs prior 5y