Boy · #9,265 in 2026

Kerven

Name: Popularity of the name Kerven in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kerven, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,265

Peak Rank

#6,518 (1991)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1986

First Year

1997

Last Year

1991

Peak Year

#6518

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kerven

Kerven first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1986, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 7 Kervens were born — ranking #6,518 that year. As of 2026, Kerven ranks #9,265 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 22 Kervens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Kerven

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kerven is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Kirven
Curvin
Kervin
Kirvin
Corvine
Girvan
Curving
Korean
Creon
Craven
Coven
Keven

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kerven

What does the name Kerven mean?

Kerven is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1986. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kerven in 2026?

In 2026, Kerven ranks #9,265 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Kerven most popular?

Kerven reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #6,518 that year with 7 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Kerven most popular?

Kerven has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kerven.

Is Kerven a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kerven is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Kerven?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kerven include Jone, Nemesio, Darvel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kerven

Kerven is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1986 and has accumulated 22 births in the dataset. Kerven's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #6,518. Use the chart and map above to compare Kerven's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.