Boy nameCurrently #140 in the USSteady
Calvin
//ˈkælvən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19246 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Calvin's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Calvin's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Calvin |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 134 |
| 1881 | 138 |
| 1882 | 123 |
| 1883 | 122 |
| 1884 | 139 |
| 1885 | 119 |
| 1886 | 109 |
| 1887 | 122 |
| 1888 | 123 |
| 1889 | 107 |
| 1890 | 116 |
| 1891 | 104 |
| 1892 | 124 |
| 1893 | 103 |
| 1894 | 95 |
| 1895 | 130 |
| 1896 | 98 |
| 1897 | 103 |
| 1898 | 121 |
| 1899 | 108 |
| 1900 | 128 |
| 1901 | 98 |
| 1902 | 130 |
| 1903 | 106 |
| 1904 | 118 |
| 1905 | 141 |
| 1906 | 123 |
| 1907 | 136 |
| 1908 | 135 |
| 1909 | 176 |
| 1910 | 201 |
| 1911 | 213 |
| 1912 | 375 |
| 1913 | 440 |
| 1914 | 536 |
| 1915 | 701 |
| 1916 | 771 |
| 1917 | 785 |
| 1918 | 882 |
| 1919 | 840 |
| 1920 | 1,107 |
| 1921 | 1,287 |
| 1922 | 1,292 |
| 1923 | 2,418 |
| 1924 | 4,941 |
| 1925 | 4,321 |
| 1926 | 3,037 |
| 1927 | 2,716 |
| 1928 | 2,146 |
| 1929 | 1,683 |
| 1930 | 1,632 |
| 1931 | 1,455 |
| 1932 | 1,465 |
| 1933 | 1,500 |
| 1934 | 1,324 |
| 1935 | 1,328 |
| 1936 | 1,363 |
| 1937 | 1,344 |
| 1938 | 1,466 |
| 1939 | 1,407 |
| 1940 | 1,481 |
| 1941 | 1,523 |
| 1942 | 1,584 |
| 1943 | 1,767 |
| 1944 | 1,761 |
| 1945 | 1,808 |
| 1946 | 1,984 |
| 1947 | 2,442 |
| 1948 | 2,409 |
| 1949 | 2,579 |
| 1950 | 2,754 |
| 1951 | 2,859 |
| 1952 | 2,985 |
| 1953 | 2,968 |
| 1954 | 3,028 |
| 1955 | 3,165 |
| 1956 | 3,365 |
| 1957 | 3,419 |
| 1958 | 3,149 |
| 1959 | 3,049 |
| 1960 | 2,940 |
| 1961 | 2,883 |
| 1962 | 2,421 |
| 1963 | 2,430 |
| 1964 | 2,281 |
| 1965 | 2,065 |
| 1966 | 1,774 |
| 1967 | 1,802 |
| 1968 | 1,781 |
| 1969 | 1,725 |
| 1970 | 1,749 |
| 1971 | 1,609 |
| 1972 | 1,465 |
| 1973 | 1,361 |
| 1974 | 1,308 |
| 1975 | 1,298 |
| 1976 | 1,252 |
| 1977 | 1,308 |
| 1978 | 1,276 |
| 1979 | 1,359 |
| 1980 | 1,338 |
| 1981 | 1,470 |
| 1982 | 1,495 |
| 1983 | 1,443 |
| 1984 | 1,455 |
| 1985 | 1,539 |
| 1986 | 1,683 |
| 1987 | 1,809 |
| 1988 | 1,824 |
| 1989 | 1,883 |
| 1990 | 1,791 |
| 1991 | 1,716 |
| 1992 | 1,621 |
| 1993 | 1,746 |
| 1994 | 1,566 |
| 1995 | 1,725 |
| 1996 | 1,765 |
| 1997 | 1,707 |
| 1998 | 1,638 |
| 1999 | 1,622 |
| 2000 | 1,681 |
| 2001 | 1,618 |
| 2002 | 1,566 |
| 2003 | 1,566 |
| 2004 | 1,597 |
| 2005 | 1,619 |
| 2006 | 1,655 |
| 2007 | 1,618 |
| 2008 | 1,630 |
| 2009 | 1,578 |
| 2010 | 1,662 |
| 2011 | 1,709 |
| 2012 | 1,966 |
| 2013 | 2,072 |
| 2014 | 2,342 |
| 2015 | 2,439 |
| 2016 | 2,801 |
| 2017 | 2,703 |
| 2018 | 2,760 |
| 2019 | 2,647 |
| 2020 | 2,543 |
| 2021 | 2,597 |
| 2022 | 2,597 |
| 2023 | 2,410 |
| 2024 | 2,573 |
Calvin through the decades
- Calvin peaked in 1924, when 4,941 babies were named Calvin in the US.
- The 1950s were Calvin's strongest decade, averaging 3,074 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Calvin has risen 46% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Calvin currently ranks #140 in the US and is holding steady.