Boy · #3,767 in 2026

Nevin

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

Current Rank

#3,767

Peak Rank

#916 (2007)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-38%

1978

First Year

2023

Last Year

2000

Peak Year

#9163

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nevin

Nevin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1888, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 140 Nevins were born — ranking #1,254 that year. As of 2026, Nevin ranks #3,767 for baby boys with 30 births, falling sharply (-38%). In total, more than 6K Nevins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Nevin

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nevin

What does the name Nevin mean?

Nevin is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1888. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nevin in 2026?

In 2026, Nevin ranks #3,767 among boys' names in the U.S., with 30 babies given the name that year.

When was Nevin most popular?

Nevin reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #916 that year with 140 babies given the name.

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

Nevin has historically been most popular in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nevin.

Is Nevin a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nevin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nevin include Montie, Donato, Azai. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nevin

Nevin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1888 and has accumulated 6K births in the dataset. Nevin's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #916. Use the chart and map above to compare Nevin'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.