Keevis
An invented name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Keevis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Keevis today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keevis births was 1990 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keevis. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Keevis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1990
5 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
1990 SSA rank
#8,831
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Keevis: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Keevis by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Keevis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Keevis
The given name Keevis has its roots in the ancient Celtic languages, originating in the region now known as modern-day Ireland and Scotland. It is derived from the old Gaelic word "caoimh," which translates to "gentle" or "kind." The earliest recorded use of the name dates back to the 6th century AD, when it appeared in ancient Irish manuscripts and historical records.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Keevis was a Irish monk and scholar who lived in the 7th century. He was renowned for his wisdom and his contributions to the preservation of ancient Celtic literature and traditions. Another notable figure was Keevis Mac Donnchaidh, a Scottish chieftain who played a significant role in the Wars of Scottish Independence against England in the 13th century.
In the 9th century, a young man named Keevis was mentioned in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history, for his bravery in defending a monastery from a Viking raid. This early reference highlights the name's longstanding association with valor and courage.
During the Middle Ages, the name Keevis gained popularity among the nobility and ruling classes of Ireland and Scotland. One notable bearer was Keevis O'Brien (1066-1128), a powerful Irish king who ruled over the Kingdom of Thomond and played a pivotal role in the ongoing conflicts between the Irish and the Anglo-Normans.
In more recent centuries, the name Keevis has been less commonly used, but there are still a few notable individuals who have carried it. One such person was Keevis Macleod (1876-1943), a Scottish-born poet and writer who was celebrated for his lyrical works capturing the beauty of the Scottish Highlands and Islands.
While the name Keevis has its roots in ancient Celtic cultures, it has transcended geographical boundaries and has been adopted by families across various regions over the centuries. Despite its relative rarity in modern times, the name continues to carry a rich historical significance and a connection to the cultural heritage of the Celtic peoples.
People
Keevis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Keevis as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Keevis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keevis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keevis going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Keevis a common name?
We classify Keevis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keevis most popular?
The single biggest year for Keevis was 1990, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keevis is about 35 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Keevis in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Keevis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Keevis in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Keevis still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Keevis in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Keevis can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Keevis as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Keevis, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.