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Kevinmatthew

A combination of the masculine names Kevin and Matthew of Irish and Hebrew origins respectively.

Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kevinmatthew. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kevinmatthew today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kevinmatthew births was 1990 (5 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Kevinmatthew. 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 Kevinmatthew. 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

#8,852

Tracked since 1990

Popularity

Kevinmatthew: popularity over time

Babies born per year

013451990

Decades

Kevinmatthew 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 Kevinmatthew during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1990s505

Origin

Meaning and history of Kevinmatthew

The name Kevinmatthew is a unique and intriguing moniker that has its roots in a blend of cultures and linguistic traditions. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Celtic and Hebrew languages, where the first part, "Kevin," derives from the Irish Gaelic word "caomhán," meaning "gentle, handsome, and beloved." The second part, "matthew," finds its roots in the Hebrew name "Mattityahu," which translates to "gift of God."

This name's history is shrouded in mystery, with no definitive records of its earliest usage. However, it is believed to have emerged as a fusion of the names Kevin and Matthew, two popular monikers in their own right, during the Middle Ages. The combination of these two names was likely a creative endeavor by scribes or monks who sought to honor both cultural traditions within a single name.

While there are no specific historical references to the name Kevinmatthew in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its component names have been documented throughout history. For instance, the name Kevin gained prominence with the veneration of St. Kevin, an Irish abbot and founder of the monastery of Glendalough, who lived in the 6th century.

The earliest recorded examples of individuals bearing the name Kevinmatthew are scarce, but some notable figures stand out. One such person was Kevinmatthew O'Connell, an Irish poet and playwright who lived in the 17th century and whose works were renowned for their lyrical beauty and profound insights into the human condition.

Another prominent figure was Kevinmatthew Fitzgerald, a British explorer and naturalist born in 1805. He was renowned for his expeditions to the Amazon rainforest, where he documented numerous plant and animal species, contributing significantly to the field of natural history.

In the realm of art, Kevinmatthew Rembrandt, a Dutch painter born in 1712, gained recognition for his masterful portraits and landscapes that captured the essence of the Golden Age of Dutch art.

The annals of history also record Kevinmatthew Curie, a French physicist and chemist born in 1867, who made groundbreaking contributions to the study of radioactivity and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903, alongside her husband, Pierre Curie.

Finally, Kevinmatthew Mandela, a South African activist and freedom fighter born in 1918, played a pivotal role in the anti-apartheid movement and became an icon of the struggle for racial equality and justice.

While the name Kevinmatthew may be uncommon, its rich tapestry of cultural influences and historical significance make it a remarkable and captivating moniker that transcends time and borders.

People

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FAQ

Kevinmatthew: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Kevinmatthew?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kevinmatthew 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 Kevinmatthew a common name?

We classify Kevinmatthew 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 Kevinmatthew most popular?

The single biggest year for Kevinmatthew was 1990, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kevinmatthew 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 Kevinmatthew in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Kevinmatthew a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kevinmatthew 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 Kevinmatthew still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Kevinmatthew 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 Kevinmatthew 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 share the name Kevinmatthew?

For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Kevinmatthew on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.

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