Declining since 1985.
Popularity of Bevin since 1950
Babies named Bevin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0 | 31 |
| 1960s | 33 | 19 |
| 1970s | 327 | 16 |
| 1980s | 307 | 6 |
| 1990s | 119 | 23 |
| 2000s | 139 | 27 |
| 2010s | 99 | 14 |
| 2020s | 13 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Bevin first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1966, a relatively late arrival compared to many traditional names. Its peak year was 1978, but it has never entered the top 1,000 rankings. The name's trajectory shows a steady decline since 1985, and its one-in-N figure is unavailable due to rarity. Despite brief visibility in the 1970s, Bevin has remained uncommon, never appearing in a top states list. Its origins are debated between a Welsh derivation from Bevan and a modern coinage, giving it an air of mystery.
Bevin may be a feminine variant of Bevan, which itself derives from the Welsh ap Evan meaning 'son of Evan' (Evan being the Welsh form of John). Alternatively, it may be a modern invented name, combining elements like Bev- from Beverly with the -in suffix. The name first appeared in U.S. records in the 1960s and saw modest use in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bev, Evie
Variants: Bevyn
Sibling names for Bevin
Names that share Bevin's style, for a brother or sister.
