Find out how popular the first name Keven has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Keven by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Keven is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 15 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Keven.

The history of the first name Keven

The name Keven is derived from the Welsh name Kevan, which is a variant of the name Kevin. The name Kevin has its origins in the ancient Goidelic Celtic language and is thought to have originated from the Irish name Caomhán, meaning "birth-offspring" or "descendant."

The name Keven gained popularity in the late 20th century as an anglicized spelling variant of Kevin. It is believed that the spelling "Keven" emerged as a result of the influence of other names with a similar pronunciation, such as Steven or Evan.

While the name Kevin has a long history and can be traced back to ancient Celtic roots, the variant spelling Keven is relatively modern and does not have a well-documented historical record. However, some notable individuals throughout history have borne this name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Keven can be found in the 16th century, when Keven Duffy (c. 1530-1598) was a prominent Irish chieftain and leader of the Duffy clan in County Monaghan, Ireland.

In the 18th century, Keven O'Reilly (1726-1798) was an Irish-American merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War, serving as a delegate to the Continental Congress and supporting the colonial cause.

In the 20th century, Keven Cashman (1929-2013) was an American basketball player and coach who played for the Boston Celtics in the 1950s and later coached the Milwaukee Bucks and Seattle SuperSonics in the NBA.

Another notable figure was Keven Jennings (1932-2008), an American writer and journalist who covered the Vietnam War for various publications and authored several books on the subject.

More recently, Keven Stratton (born 1967) is a British actor and television presenter, best known for his roles in various British soap operas and dramas.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Keven throughout history, though it is important to note that the variant spelling is relatively modern and does not have a long, well-documented historical record like its parent name, Kevin.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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