Kevyn
About Kevyn
Kevyn is a masculine name representing a stylistic variation of Kevin, which originates from Irish Gaelic and means 'handsome' or 'gentle birth.' This alternative spelling emerged in the late 20th century as parents sought more distinctive versions of traditional names. While Kevin reached peak popularity in the 1950s and 60s, Kevyn offers a more uncommon twist on this familiar classic. The name maintains the strong, approachable qualities of Kevin while adding a touch of uniqueness through its spelling. Kevyn projects an image of creativity and individualism while still carrying the warm, friendly associations of its traditional counterpart.
Pronounced KEV-in.
As of October 2026, Kevyn ranked #11382 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1502 in 2007.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,477 | 51 | 26.6 |
| 2015 | #3,940 | 27 | 14.1 |
| 2016 | #3,137 | 37 | 19.5 |
| 2017 | #3,933 | 27 | 14.6 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
Kevyn on lists
Famous Kevyns
- Kevyn James Aucoin
American makeup artist
- Kevyn William Adams
American ice hockey player
- Kevyn Major Howard
Canadian actor
- Kevyn Morrow
American actor and singer