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Nevin
BoyMeaning of Nevin: Irish: 'holy' or 'little saint'
Nevin is a boy's name most strongly associated with Irish naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 3879th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 5119th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#3879
27 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#5119
3 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
6,471
First recorded 1888 · peak 2007
Trend
falling
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
99% boys · 1% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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