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Kelvin

Recorded 1912–2025 · United States

Kelvin was most popular in 1961, when 1,380 American babies were given the name — ranking #441 that year. In 2025 it ranked #2,114, with 214 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 51,855 people named Kelvin.

Most popular in1961
Rank that year#441
Births that year1,380
Total since 188051,855

Kelvin over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Kelvin’s peak in 1961. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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