Keyvin, of Latin origin, is an infrequent yet distinctive given name. It is derived from the Latin 'Kevin,' which means 'handsome' or 'of noble appearance.' The name Keyvin was popularized in Ireland and later spread to other English-speaking countries, particularly during the mid-20th century. It peaked in usage around the late 1970s to early 1980s but remains a unique choice today.
The name Keyvin has seen somewhat fluctuating popularity over the years, with notable peaks in 1997 and 2006, each having 8 births. The highest number of births recorded in a single year was 8 in both 1997 and 2008. The most recent data shows that there were 5 births in both 2010 and 2011, with another spike to 7 births in 2012. Overall, the name has been chosen for a total of 82 babies since 1987.