UK boy's name
Kavin
A masculine name of uncertain origins, potentially derived from Tamil.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kavin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kavin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2921, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 19 births.
This profile covers 271 England and Wales registrations across 26 recorded years from 1997 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 37% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 269 living people in the UK are called Kavin. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kavin ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 19 boys were registered as Kavin.
- • About 269 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kavin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2921
2024
Births in 2024
7
Latest year
Peak year
2011
19 births
Estimated living
269
2026
Meaning
What does Kavin mean?
The given name Kavin has its origins in the Tamil language, which is one of the oldest classical languages in the world, spoken predominantly in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The name is derived from the Tamil word "Kavindhan," which means "poet" or "scholar."
Historically, the name Kavin was associated with individuals who possessed a deep knowledge of literature, poetry, and the arts. In ancient Tamil literature, there are references to poets and scholars who bore this name, indicating its cultural significance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kavin can be traced back to the 7th century CE, when a Tamil poet and scholar named Kavin authored several literary works that are still studied and revered today.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Kavin. One such figure was Kavin Sundaram (1892-1971), a renowned Indian writer, poet, and social reformer who played a significant role in the Tamil literary renaissance of the early 20th century.
Another notable Kavin was Kavin Ramasamy (1877-1954), a prominent Indian lawyer, politician, and statesman who served as the President of the Indian National Congress in 1936.
In the realm of sports, Kavin Bharathi (born 1988) is a former Indian cricketer who represented Tamil Nadu in domestic cricket tournaments.
The name Kavin also has religious connotations, as it is mentioned in some Hindu scriptures and texts. In the ancient Tamil epic Silappadikaram, one of the characters is named Kavin, a prince known for his wisdom and poetic talents.
Beyond India, the name Kavin has also found its way into other cultures and languages. In Sri Lanka, for instance, the name is sometimes spelled as "Kavyn" or "Kaveen," reflecting the influence of Tamil culture in the region.
While the name Kavin has its roots in the Tamil language and culture, its meaning and association with knowledge, poetry, and the arts have transcended geographical boundaries, making it a name that carries a rich historical and cultural significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kavin over time
The chart below shows babies named Kavin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kavin, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 19 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kavin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kavin was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2833 | 37 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1616 | 151 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2035 | 76 | 9 |
| 1990s | #2619 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Kavin
- Kieran 30,429
- Kyle 28,463
- Kai 24,432
- Kian 17,666
- Kayden 8,305
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
FAQ
Kavin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kavin in the UK right now?
In 2024, Kavin was ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Kavin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 19 babies registered as Kavin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kavin?
A masculine name of uncertain origins, potentially derived from Tamil.
How many people are called Kavin in the UK?
A total of 271 babies have been registered as Kavin across the 26 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.