Kevin
Meaning: Kind, gentle, or handsome
Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #54
Total births: 11,147
History: Kevin peaked in the 1960s-70s in Australia. Kevin Rudd served as Prime Minister. The name has a straightforward, no-pretense Australian character. Kevin represents the generation of Australian men who grew up in the suburbs and went on to shape the nation.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2001) | #98 |
| Babies named Kevin in 2001 | 86 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 11,147 |
| Peak year | 1956 (552 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #15 |
| Years in records | 1952–2001 (50 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 35 spots |
Frequently asked about Kevin
What does the name Kevin mean?
Kevin means “Kind, gentle, or handsome” from Irish roots.
What is the origin of the name Kevin?
Kevin has Irish origin. The traditional meaning is “Kind, gentle, or handsome”.
How popular is Kevin in Australia?
Kevin ranked #98 in Australia in 2001 — given to 86 babies that year.
When was Kevin most popular?
Kevin peaked in 1956 with 552 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Kevin a boy or girl name?
Kevin is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Kevins in registered births are male.
Is the name Kevin rising or falling in popularity?
Kevin has fallen 35 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #63 in 1996 to #98 in 2001.
How long has Kevin been recorded in Australia?
Kevin appears in birth records in Australia across 50 years — from 1952 through 2001.