Holding steady.
Popularity of Kevina since 1972
Babies named Kevina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 26 |
| 1980s | 123 |
| 1990s | 166 |
| 2000s | 85 |
| 2010s | 25 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kevina is a rare feminine elaboration of Kevin that first appeared in U.S. data in 1972. It reached its highest recorded use in 1993, though it never ranked among the top 1,000 names. The name has remained consistently uncommon, with a stable trajectory in recent years. While it has been given to a small number of girls each year, Kevina has not been associated with any particular state or region in the data.
Kevina is a feminine elaboration of the Irish name Kevin, which derives from the Old Irish name Caoimhín, meaning 'handsome birth' or 'gentle birth'. The name Kevin gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 20th century, and Kevina emerged as a rare feminine counterpart. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1972 and saw modest use in the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kevi, Vina
Variants: Kevinna
Sibling names for Kevina
Names that share Kevina's style, for a brother or sister.
