Kevon is a name of Jamaican origin, meaning "small cow". It is a variant spelling of the name Kevin, which is ultimately derived from the Irish name Caoimhín, meaning "kind, gentle, or handsome". While Kevon shares its roots with Kevin, it has its own unique identity and is often associated with Jamaican culture. The name gained popularity in Jamaica during the mid-20th century and has since been adopted by other English-speaking countries around the world.
The name Kevon has had a varied history of popularity in the United States over the past seven decades. Between 1950 and 1968, there were fewer than 10 births per year with the name Kevon each year. However, starting in 1967, the number of babies named Kevon began to increase steadily.
In 1977, a significant jump occurred, with 14 births recorded for the name Kevon, and this trend continued through the late 1970s and early 1980s. The peak year for the name was 1990, when there were 137 babies named Kevon born in the United States.
After reaching its peak popularity in the early 1990s, the number of births with the name Kevon began to decline steadily once again. By the late 2010s and early 2020s, the annual number of babies named Kevon had decreased significantly, with only around 50-60 births per year being recorded.
Overall, between 1950 and 2023, there have been a total of 5,357 births registered in the United States with the name Kevon. While it may not be one of the most popular names currently, Kevon has had its moments of popularity throughout history, particularly during the late 1970s and early to mid-1990s.