Calvin
Latinization of Norman-Picard Cauvin, a nickname for a chauve (“bald”) person.
Every Calvin since 1880 — 222,287 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Calvin
Calvin is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #132 in 2025 with 2,710 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 222,287 American babies have been named Calvin. Its peak came in 1924, when 4,940 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Calvin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Calvin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,161 | 2,710 | #132 |
| 2024 | 5 | #15,729 | 2,577 | #140 |
| 2023 | — | — | 2,411 | #152 |
| 2022 | 5 | #15,751 | 2,593 | #148 |
| 2021 | 6 | #13,808 | 2,593 | #145 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,284 | 2,535 | #144 |
| 2019 | — | — | 2,647 | #145 |
| 2018 | — | — | 2,761 | #144 |
| 2017 | — | — | 2,703 | #146 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,163 | 2,795 | #149 |
| 2015 | — | — | 2,439 | #171 |
| 2014 | 6 | #14,926 | 2,337 | #182 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13,443 | 2,066 | #195 |
| 2012 | — | — | 1,966 | #189 |
| 2011 | — | — | 1,709 | #208 |
| 2010 | — | — | 1,662 | #215 |
| 2009 | — | — | 1,578 | #231 |
| 2008 | — | — | 1,630 | #227 |
| 2007 | — | — | 1,618 | #229 |
| 2006 | 7 | #13,860 | 1,648 | #220 |
| 2005 | — | — | 1,619 | #219 |
| 2004 | — | — | 1,597 | #219 |
| 2003 | — | — | 1,566 | #223 |
| 2002 | 5 | #15,852 | 1,561 | #221 |
| 2001 | 5 | #15,774 | 1,613 | #215 |
| 2000 | — | — | 1,681 | #214 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,012 | 1,720 | #181 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,376 | 1,783 | #173 |
| 1985 | 19 | #4,147 | 1,520 | #177 |
| 1980 | 13 | #5,271 | 1,325 | #185 |
| 1975 | 14 | #4,388 | 1,283 | #178 |
| 1970 | 15 | #3,891 | 1,734 | #166 |
| 1965 | 20 | #2,752 | 2,045 | #153 |
| 1960 | 28 | #2,201 | 2,909 | #129 |
| 1955 | 16 | #2,851 | 3,149 | #110 |
| 1950 | 12 | #3,076 | 2,742 | #105 |
| 1945 | 11 | #2,757 | 1,797 | #124 |
| 1940 | 9 | #2,986 | 1,471 | #127 |
| 1935 | 7 | #3,462 | 1,321 | #127 |
| 1930 | 14 | #2,321 | 1,618 | #111 |
| 1925 | 20 | #1,950 | 4,302 | #47 |
| 1920 | 9 | #3,376 | 1,098 | #139 |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,483 | 694 | #166 |
| 1910 | — | — | 201 | #153 |
| 1905 | — | — | 141 | #148 |
| 1900 | — | — | 128 | #163 |
| 1895 | — | — | 130 | #130 |
| 1890 | — | — | 116 | #124 |
| 1885 | — | — | 119 | #114 |
| 1880 | — | — | 134 | #100 |
Famous people named Calvin
- Calvin Coolidge Politician · 1872–1933
- Calvin Klein Fashion designer · b. 1942
- Calvin Harris Singer · b. 1984
- Calvin Smith Athlete · b. 1961
- Calvin Murphy Basketball player · b. 1948
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Calvin mean?
Latinization of Norman-Picard Cauvin, a nickname for a chauve (“bald”) person.
How popular is the name Calvin in 2025?
Calvin ranked #132 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 2,710 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Calvin?
222,287 babies have been named Calvin in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Calvin most popular?
Calvin peaked in 1924, when 4,940 newborns received the name.
Is Calvin a boy or girl name?
Calvin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Calvin rising or falling?
Calvin is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Calvin?
Well-known people named Calvin include Calvin Coolidge (politician), Calvin Klein (fashion designer), Calvin Harris (singer).