Kevine
A potentially feminine form of the English name Kevin and the Irish name Caoimhín, meaning "fair-born".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Kevine. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kevine today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kevine births was 1972 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kevine. 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 Kevine. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1972
7 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
1986 SSA rank
#6,351
Tracked since 1972
Census
Kevine in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 191 people with the first name Kevine, which placed it at #39,504 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#39,504
National first-name rank
People counted
191
191 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
68.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kevine
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kevine is Black at 68.1%. The next largest groups are White (14.7%) and Hispanic (7.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Kevine described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Kevine at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American68.1% · 130
- White14.7% · 28
- Hispanic or Latino7.3% · 14
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.7% · 9
- Two or more races3.1% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.1% · 4
Popularity
Kevine: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kevine from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 7 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kevine 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 Kevine during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kevine
The name Kevine has its origins in the ancient Celtic culture, tracing back to the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Old Irish word "caemh," which means "handsome" or "beautiful." The name was initially used as a descriptive term for individuals with striking physical features.
In the early medieval period, the name gained popularity among the Gaelic-speaking populations of Ireland and Scotland. It was often associated with nobility and warriors, as physical attractiveness was seen as a desirable trait in leaders and heroes. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in Irish and Scottish historical records from the 7th and 8th centuries.
One of the most notable historical references to the name Kevine is in the ancient Irish epic "The Cattle Raid of Cooley," where a character named Kevine mac Conall is mentioned as a fierce warrior and ally of the legendary hero Cú Chulainn. This literary work, dating back to the 8th century, showcases the cultural significance and prestige associated with the name during that period.
Throughout history, several individuals bearing the name Kevine have left their mark. One prominent figure was Kevine of Glendalough, a 6th-century Irish monk and saint who founded the famous monastery of Glendalough in County Wicklow, Ireland. He is celebrated for his piety, wisdom, and contributions to the spread of Christianity in Ireland.
Another notable Kevine was Kevine the Bald, a 9th-century Irish king and warrior who ruled the kingdom of Leinster. He is remembered for his military prowess and successful campaigns against rival clans, solidifying his reputation as a formidable leader.
In the 12th century, Kevine O'Clery was a renowned Irish historian and scribe who played a significant role in preserving ancient Irish manuscripts and genealogical records. His work helped ensure the survival of Ireland's rich cultural heritage during a turbulent period in the country's history.
The name Kevine also found its way into Scottish history with Kevine MacDonald, a 14th-century Scottish nobleman and chief of the Clan Donald. He was known for his involvement in the Wars of Scottish Independence and his loyalty to Robert the Bruce, the King of Scots.
While the name Kevine has become less common in modern times, its historical roots and associations with beauty, nobility, and bravery have left an indelible mark on the cultural tapestry of the Celtic nations.
People
Kevine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kevine 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
Kevine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kevine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kevine 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Kevine a common name?
We classify Kevine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kevine most popular?
The single biggest year for Kevine was 1972, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kevine is about 48 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Kevine in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 191 people with the name Kevine, or 0.06 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #39,504 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Kevine in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Kevine?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Kevine on both sides of the split. Of the 185 people counted with this name, 106 were male (57.3%) and 79 were female (42.7%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Kevine?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kevine is Black at 68.1%. The next largest groups are White (14.7%) and Hispanic (7.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Kevine most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Kevine in the 2020 Census, accounting for 68.1% (130 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Kevine in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kevine a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kevine 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 Kevine still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kevine 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 Kevine 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.
How many people have the name Kevine?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.