Calvin

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Calvin was most popular in 1924, when 4,940 American babies were given the name — ranking #100 that year. In 2025 it ranked #231, with 2,717 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 222,287 people named Calvin.

Calvin over time

Births per year. The dot marks Calvin’s peak in 1924. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Latin · "bald"

Names that peaked alongside Calvin

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Marian
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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org