Slevin is a unique and uncommon male given name of Irish origin. It is derived from the Irish surname "Ó Sluaghadháin," which means "descendant of Slugu, the warrior." The name Slugu itself comes from the Old Irish word "sluagh," meaning "host" or "army."
The name Slevin is not particularly associated with any specific historical figures, but it has been used in literature and popular culture. For instance, it was the given name of one of the main characters in the 2006 crime thriller film "Matchstick Men," played by Sam Rockwell.
Despite its Irish origins, Slevin is not a traditional or common name in Ireland. However, it has gained some popularity as a unique and distinctive name choice for boys in other English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States and Britain.
In terms of its meaning and symbolism, the name Slevin is associated with strength, courage, and warrior spirit, reflecting its derivation from the Irish surname "Ó Sluaghadháin." It also has a certain exotic and mysterious appeal due to its rarity and unique sound.
The given statistics provide an interesting overview of the number of newborns named Slevin in the United States over a span of several years.
In 2007, there were 11 babies named Slevin born in the US. The following year, this number decreased slightly to 10 births. However, it picked up again in 2009 with 12 newborns being given the name Slevin. This was followed by a significant drop in 2010, with only 5 babies being named Slevin.
The years from 2011 to 2013 saw some fluctuations in the number of newborns named Slevin. In 2011, there were 14 births, which was a significant increase from the previous year. However, this number then decreased to 9 births in 2012 and 6 births in 2013.
After a gap in the data for 2014, we see that there were again 6 babies named Slevin born in the US in 2015. This was followed by three consecutive years (2016 to 2019) with 5 births each year. Finally, the most recent year for which data is available, 2021, also saw 5 newborns being named Slevin.
Overall, over the span of these 14 years, a total of 93 babies were named Slevin in the United States.