Kevin
- Irish: Handsome
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Description:
Kevin is a modern-day classic. From the Wonder Years' Kevin Arnold, to six-degrees of Kevin Bacon, to teen heartthrob Kevin Jonas, Kevin has become almost as ubiquitous a name as good ol' John. The name first gained recognition in the seventh century after Saint Kevin was made one of the patron saints of Dublin. It's been an extremely popular name for boys in the U.S. for the past 50 years.
Popularity:
How popular is Kevin? Here's how many babies were named Kevin over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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International Variations:
Famous Namesakes:
Actor Kevin Costner, Actor Kevin Bacon, Actor Kevin Spacey, Actor Kevin Kline, Musician Kevin Jonas, Director Kevin Smith, Athlete Kevin Love
Celebrity Babies:
Son of Tatum O´Neal and John McEnroe, Son of Phil Donahue
Syllables:
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