Kervin

Kervin - A very unique male name



  Nov 08,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Kervin at a glance

Kervin is ranked #3345 among boy baby names in 2012, with 7 births in 2012. It peaked in 1967 at #1319 and first appeared on the charts in 1962.

Rank in 2012
#3345
Births in 2012
7
Peak year
1967 (#1319)
First appeared
1962
Trend
#4180 in 2007 → #3345 in 2012 (Rising)
Popularity
1 in 234,437 boys
Visitor rating
5.0/5 (3 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Kervin appeared on the charts for the first time in 1962 on position #1521. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kervin and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kervin? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Kervin. The baby boy name Kervin was given to 7 baby boys in 2012, ranking #3345 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 234,437 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kervin peaked in popularity 59 years ago in 1967 on position 1319.



Famous with this name

Kervin Simms
Kervin Thomas
Kervin Mazariegos


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Rating: 5.0/5 (3 recent votes)


Kervin is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kervin is currently topping the baby name charts in Florida at position #1,360 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,360.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Kervin is where you live.


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Kervin origin and meaning

Kervin is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Kervin, pop culture references for the name Kervin and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Kervin

We've found the following names that sound similar to Kervin, sorted by popularity.

Korbin / Korbyn / Korben / Kervens / Korban / Kraven / Kerven /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20123345
20074180
20053469
20033337
20022810
20012351
19992160
19983039
19973360
19962315
19953338
19941828
19931399
19922113
19912313
19902048
19891402
19881688
19871493
19861440
19851683
19841441
19831769
19821705
19811574
19791858
19782187
19772130
19761755
19721702
19701862
19681689
19671319
19631668
19621521

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Florida1360

Even more about Kervin


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Kervin a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Kervin?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1967
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Kervin
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 234,437
Letter count 6
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1962
2012 births +7

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