Keven
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Keven
Keven is an alternative spelling of Kevin, a name of Irish Gaelic origin derived from "Caoimhín," meaning "handsome birth" or "gentle birth." The name was borne by a 7th-century Irish saint who was known as Kevin of Glendalough. This variant spelling maintains the same pronunciation while offering a slightly different visual appearance. Kevin experienced tremendous popularity in the United States and other English-speaking countries during the 1950s through the 1980s, while Keven has remained a less common alternative. The name carries associations with Irish heritage, gentleness, and attractiveness, as reflected in its original meaning. In contemporary usage, the Keven spelling provides a subtle distinction from the more common Kevin.
Keven for girls
Keven as a feminine name represents an unusual gender assignment, as it typically appears as a masculine name, an alternative spelling of Kevin. Kevin originates from the Irish name Caoimhín, derived from 'caomh' meaning 'gentle, kind, or handsome.' The feminine usage of Keven may represent a modern trend toward gender-neutral naming or could be a variant spelling of names like Kevan or even Kevyn. While Kevin as a masculine name peaked in popularity in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s, feminine usage of Keven remains extremely rare. This unconventional gender application creates a distinctive name choice that challenges traditional naming conventions.
Pronounced KEV-un.
As of October 2026, Keven ranked #6006 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #594 in 1967.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,190 | 62 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #2,509 | 50 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | #2,195 | 62 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | #3,041 | 39 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #3,483 | 32 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #4,564 | 22 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | #3,534 | 31 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |