Nevin
Boy name · #3962 in 2025 · Uniqueness 96/100
In 2025, 27 baby boys were named Nevin, placing it at #3962 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2086, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 66,667 boys born in 2025 was named Nevin.
Babies named Nevin per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 137-year story
Nevin first appears in the Social Security records in 1888, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2007, when 140 boys were named Nevin — good for #1255 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Nevin in class?
Nevin scores 96 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Nevin will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Nevin is most common
State-level data for Nevin is sparse in 2025 — the name's footprint is too small for most states to report (the SSA suppresses counts under 5 per state for privacy).
Names like Nevin
Statistically, parents drawn to Nevin tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Javin, Evin, Kavin, Davin, and Edvin.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Nevin | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #3949 |
| 2024 | 36 | #3272 |
| 2023 | 42 | #2952 |
| 2022 | 41 | #3003 |
| 2021 | 46 | #2732 |
| 2020 | 60 | #2264 |
| 2019 | 45 | #2766 |
| 2018 | 76 | #1937 |
| 2017 | 60 | #2217 |
| 2016 | 60 | #2228 |
| 2015 | 67 | #2086 |
| 2014 | 81 | #1828 |
| 2013 | 94 | #1624 |
| 2012 | 105 | #1523 |
| 2011 | 94 | #1620 |
| 2010 | 122 | #1376 |
| 2009 | 123 | #1381 |
| 2008 | 123 | #1380 |
| 2007 | 140 | #1255 |
| 2006 | 134 | #1249 |
| 2005 | 126 | #1253 |
| 2004 | 132 | #1179 |
| 2003 | 97 | #1381 |
| 2002 | 109 | #1244 |
| 2001 | 136 | #1059 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nevin a popular boy name?
Nevin ranked #3962 among boys in 2025 with 27 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2086.
When was the name Nevin most popular?
Nevin peaked in 2007, when 140 American boys received the name (ranked #1255 that year). Since 2007 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Nevin?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 66,667 newborn American boys was named Nevin. It scores 96/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.