Declining since 2006, #3,949 for boys today.
Popularity of Nevin since 1888
Babies named Nevin per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Nevin's real moment was 2001.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 45 |
| 1910s | 290 |
| 1920s | 424 |
| 1930s | 336 |
| 1940s | 359 |
| 1950s | 365 |
| 1960s | 349 |
| 1970s | 355 |
| 1980s | 559 |
| 1990s | 1,000 |
| 2000s | 1,224 |
| 2010s | 804 |
| 2020s | 252 |
Meaning & origin
Nevin is a name of uncertain etymology, but it has been used as a given name in the United States since at least 1888, when it was first recorded. It saw its peak popularity in 2001, when it ranked significantly higher. Since 2006, its usage has been gradually declining, though it remains in occasional use. With a 2025 rank of 3,949 and a 1-in-63,262 frequency, Nevin is a rare choice that offers a distinctive sound. Its possible Irish heritage connects it to surnames and places, giving it a subtle cultural weight without being tied to any particular top state.
Nevin is most commonly derived from an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of the Gaelic 'Ó Cnáimhín' (descendant of Cnáimhín), where 'Cnáimhín' is a diminutive of 'cnámh', meaning 'bone'. Alternatively, it may originate as an English surname from the Middle English 'neve', meaning 'nephew', a nickname for a relative or an orphan raised by an uncle. The name has seen occasional use as a given name, particularly in Ireland and the United States.
Where Nevin is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nev
Sibling names for Nevin
Names that share Nevin's style, for a brother or sister.
