Nevin
Boy name · #3962 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Nevin? In official American birth records, Nevin has been tracked continuously since 1888, giving it 137 years of documented American history.
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. Source: Official national birth records.
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.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Nevin against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Nevin in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Nevin is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". 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 too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
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
How old is the name Nevin?
In official American birth records, the name Nevin first appeared in 1888 (over 137 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
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. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.