Revin
A boy's name of Irish origin with 156 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 5 letters and two syllables, Revin hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 1988, with 156 total recorded births.
Revin is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Revin is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Revin is a boy's baby name of Irish origin, a variant of Kevin or Reavyn — from the Irish Caoimhín, meaning 'gentle birth' or 'kind and gentle.' Saint Kevin of Glendalough, the sixth-century Irish monk who founded one of Ireland's most important monasteries, gave the name lasting spiritual resonance.
The R- spelling of Kevin is unusual, giving Revin a slightly more distinctive visual identity while keeping the familiar Irish sound. It's the kind of variant that feels both connected to tradition and refreshingly different.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Revin's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Revin follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Revin's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Revin has 19+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1988.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 33 | #9917 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 81 | #9110 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 37 | #10205 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 5 | #8245 | — |
The Story of Revin
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2012, Revin is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Revin are most likely born between 2002 and 2022.
How rare is Revin?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Revin is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1988, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 81 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Revin by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(19 years, 1988–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13 | #6809 |
| 2022 | 7 | #10613 |
| 2021 | 7 | #10546 |
| 2020 | 6 | #11698 |
| 2019 | 10 | #8079 |
| 2018 | 10 | #8034 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7441 |
| 2016 | 6 | #11835 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9394 |
| 2014 | 7 | #10482 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8620 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6236 |
| 2010 | 6 | #11868 |
| 2008 | 6 | #12245 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7479 |
| 2006 | 7 | #10416 |
| 2005 | 6 | #11164 |
| 2004 | 7 | #9721 |
| 1988 | 5 | #8245 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1988–2023