Declining since 1993, #2,480 for boys today.
Popularity of Tevin since 1969
Babies named Tevin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 30 |
| 1980s | 66 |
| 1990s | 8,525 |
| 2000s | 1,338 |
| 2010s | 1,307 |
| 2020s | 446 |
Meaning & origin
Tevin first appeared in U.S. records in 1969, rising steadily to a peak rank of 2,480 in 1992, when 1 in every 31,631 boys received the name. Since 1993, its use has been falling, a trajectory that continues through the latest data from 2025. The name was most popular in Louisiana, Tennessee, and California, reflecting regional preferences in the late 20th century. Like many modern coinages, Tevin has no ancient etymology or cross-cultural variants; it demonstrates how American naming trends blend familiar phonetic elements to create new identities.
Tevin first appeared in U.S. records in the late 1960s, likely an invented name blending popular sounds or syllables from names like Kevin or Devin. Its rise in the late 1980s and peak in 1992 coincided with a period of creative name coinages in African American communities. The name has no known historical or linguistic roots.
Where Tevin 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: Tev, Vinny
Variants: Teven
Sibling names for Tevin
Names that share Tevin's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Talia, Maya, Aaliyah, Jada, Nia, Shanice, Teisha, Tynesha, Catrice, Denika, Diondra, Jonisha, Kamika, Keondra, Lakeya, Roshonda, Taneesha, Teesha, Temika, Tenika, Terika, Tysha, Tywana, Tywanda, Dalisa, Deisha, Janicia, Jaquala, Shenee, Taiesha, Takila, Tameko, Tekia, Tichina, Tonique, Kenasia, Shaterica, Aneshia, Atoya, Dashay, Jaleisa, Kiamesha, Markeia, Takeira, Takeyah, Taneya, Tanicka, Tashiba, Teosha, Timica, Tishara, Traniya, Tyhesha, Tykisha, Tynetta
Brothers: Devin, Kyle, Derek, Jalen, Troy, Devonte, Javon, Daveon, Deshon, Jacorey, Rayvon, Taquan, Tyjuan, Dantae, Diandre, Javoris, Kashaun, Keshun, Shavar, Tyrice, Kedarius, Tadarius, Tryone, Tyrease, Jaquawn, Reshaun, Tashan, Teandre, Tesean, Teshawn
Names like Tevin
Names whose popularity has moved with Tevin's over the last 50 years.
