How Many People Are Named Kervin?
Complete statistics for the name Kervin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kervin is a very rare male name, with only 1,369 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 241,036 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1989 with 46 births, but its usage has been declining since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 40All 1,499 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1989Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kervin Through the Generations
Kervin has seen a steady decline in popularity since its peak in 1989, reflecting a shift away from names that were once trendy but are now considered less modern. With an estimated 1,369 living individuals named Kervin in the United States, the name remains quite uncommon, with most bearers falling within the 30-60 age range. This distribution suggests that while Kervin was popular enough to gain some traction in the late 20th century, it didn't achieve widespread adoption, leading to a smaller, more concentrated group of individuals carrying the name today.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kervin's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kervin
How Many People Have the Name Kervin?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 938 people in the United States currently share the name Kervin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 353,357 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kervin a Common or Rare Name?
Kervin is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Kervin Mean?
Kervin means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kervin in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Kervin Most Popular?
The name Kervin reached peak popularity in 1989, with 46 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Kervin?
Approximately 938 people named Kervin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 938. That works out to roughly 1 in 353,357 Americans.
Is Kervin a rare name?
Kervin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 353,357 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kervin mean?
Kervin means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kervin more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Kervin are male and 0% are female.
When was Kervin most popular?
Kervin peaked in 1989 with 46 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.