Holding steady.
Popularity of Kevonna since 1986
Babies named Kevonna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 166 |
| 2000s | 103 |
| 2010s | 15 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kevonna is a modern feminine elaboration of Kevin, first recorded in the United States in 1986. It reached its peak popularity in 1999 but has since seen declining use, becoming rare in recent decades. The name reflects a trend of creating feminized forms ending in -onna, similar to names like Brionna or Lavonne. While it never achieved widespread ranking, its usage pattern mirrors the trajectory of many names from the 1980s and 1990s that were originally inspired by the popularity of Kevin.
Kevonna is a modern feminine elaboration of Kevin, which derives from the Old Irish name Caoimhín, composed of caomh 'gentle, handsome' and gin 'birth'. The name emerged in the United States in the late 20th century, likely influenced by the popularity of Kevin and the fashionable -onna suffix seen in names like Donna and Yvonna. It was first recorded in 1986 and saw modest use into the 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kevi, Vonna, Kev
Sibling names for Kevonna
Names that share Kevonna's style, for a brother or sister.
