Colvin
Every Colvin since 1899 — 1,040 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Colvin
Colvin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,411 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1899, 1,040 American babies have been named Colvin. Its peak came in 2007, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Colvin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Colvin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #12,411 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,453 |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,384 |
| 2022 | 10 | #7,874 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5,378 |
| 2020 | 7 | #9,775 |
| 2019 | 15 | #5,870 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,359 |
| 2017 | 15 | #5,850 |
| 2016 | 18 | #5,173 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,161 |
| 2014 | 22 | #4,419 |
| 2013 | 19 | #4,833 |
| 2012 | 23 | #4,277 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5,719 |
| 2010 | 19 | #4,874 |
| 2009 | 17 | #5,368 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5,817 |
| 2007 | 26 | #3,918 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,110 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,330 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5,548 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,318 |
| 2002 | 15 | #4,948 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5,734 |
| 2000 | 17 | #4,432 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,192 |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,460 |
| 1985 | 6 | #5,927 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #4,138 |
| 1955 | 11 | #2,454 |
| 1950 | 11 | #2,339 |
| 1945 | 11 | #2,151 |
| 1940 | 5 | #3,548 |
| 1935 | 7 | #3,010 |
| 1930 | 8 | #3,071 |
| 1925 | 13 | #2,333 |
| 1920 | 15 | #2,157 |
| 1915 | 8 | #2,869 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Colvin in 2025?
Colvin ranked #12,411 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Colvin?
1,040 babies have been named Colvin in the United States since 1899, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Colvin most popular?
Colvin peaked in 2007, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Colvin a boy or girl name?
Colvin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Colvin rising or falling?
Colvin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.