UK boy's name
Kewin
A Welsh name meaning a descendant of Kevin or handsome offspring.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kewin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kewin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4432, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2008 to 2008. 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.
Kewin is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Kewin. 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 2009 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kewin ranked #4432 for boys in England and Wales in 2008, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 3 boys were registered as Kewin.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kewin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4432
2008
Births in 2008
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Kewin mean?
The given name Kewin is a relatively uncommon name with uncertain origins. It is believed to be a variant spelling of the name Kevin, which has its roots in the Irish Gaelic name Caoimhín. Caoimhín is derived from the Old Irish word "caomh," meaning "handsome" or "beloved," combined with a diminutive suffix.
While the name Kewin does not appear to have any direct historical references or mentions in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is likely that its use emerged as a creative spelling variation of Kevin, particularly in English-speaking regions where the original Irish name was adapted.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Kewin was Kewin Berdahl, an American politician who served as a member of the North Dakota House of Representatives in the early 20th century. He was born in 1871 and served in the state legislature from 1909 to 1911.
Another notable individual with the name Kewin was Kewin Sutton, a British actor and television presenter who was active in the 1960s and 1970s. He appeared in various TV shows and films during that era, including the popular series "The Avengers."
In the realm of sports, Kewin Laird was a professional basketball player from the United States who played in the American Basketball Association (ABA) during the 1970s. He played for teams like the Virginia Squires and the San Diego Conquistadors.
Moving to the field of literature, Kewin Dowd was an Irish author and poet who gained recognition for his works in the late 20th century. He published several collections of poetry and was known for his lyrical and introspective writing style.
Lastly, Kewin Blades was a Canadian musician and songwriter who found success in the country music genre. He released several albums and singles in the 1990s and early 2000s, earning recognition for his storytelling abilities and heartfelt lyrics.
It's worth noting that the name Kewin, while not as common as its more traditional counterpart Kevin, has been used by individuals across various fields and cultures, each contributing to the rich tapestry of the name's history and legacy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Kewin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kewin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4432 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Kewin
- 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
Kewin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kewin in the UK right now?
In 2008, Kewin was ranked #4432 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kewin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 3 babies registered as Kewin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kewin?
A Welsh name meaning a descendant of Kevin or handsome offspring.
How many people are called Kewin in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Kewin across the 1 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.