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
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 55.6 years old
📈 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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