How Many People Are Named Calvin?

219,556

people in the United States are named Calvin

1 in 1,525 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#363

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0655%

Of US population

Peak Year

1924

4,941 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: KAL-vin
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Derived from the French surname Cauvin, which was derived from chauve "bald". The surname was borne by Jean Cauvin (1509-1564), a theologian from France who was one of the leaders of the Protestant Reformation. His surname was Latinized as Calvinus (based on Latin calvus "bald") and he is known as John Calvin in English. It has been used as a given name in his honour since the 19th century.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.6%
Male
99.5%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 55.6 years old

Young (<30) 61,972
28.2%
Adult (30–60) 48,226
22%
Senior (>60) 109,358
49.8%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 13,565
Texas 13,327
Georgia 10,289
New York 9,520
North Carolina 9,502
Virginia 8,672
Pennsylvania 8,517
Illinois 8,188
Michigan 8,108
Louisiana 7,962

💡 Fun Facts About "Calvin"

  • 2,573 babies were named Calvin in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1924
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in California

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