Kalvin
Every Kalvin since 1933 — 6,726 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kalvin
Kalvin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,567 in 2025 with 109 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1933, 6,726 American babies have been named Kalvin. Its peak came in 2017, when 177 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Kalvin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kalvin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 109 | #1,567 |
| 2024 | 92 | #1,786 |
| 2023 | 89 | #1,811 |
| 2022 | 133 | #1,401 |
| 2021 | 125 | #1,446 |
| 2020 | 139 | #1,303 |
| 2019 | 156 | #1,221 |
| 2018 | 165 | #1,162 |
| 2017 | 177 | #1,101 |
| 2016 | 160 | #1,189 |
| 2015 | 167 | #1,136 |
| 2014 | 118 | #1,426 |
| 2013 | 143 | #1,240 |
| 2012 | 126 | #1,352 |
| 2011 | 129 | #1,322 |
| 2010 | 128 | #1,336 |
| 2009 | 152 | #1,186 |
| 2008 | 154 | #1,168 |
| 2007 | 158 | #1,137 |
| 2006 | 133 | #1,260 |
| 2005 | 127 | #1,249 |
| 2004 | 117 | #1,285 |
| 2003 | 109 | #1,292 |
| 2002 | 137 | #1,088 |
| 2001 | 116 | #1,180 |
| 2000 | 118 | #1,170 |
| 1995 | 110 | #1,077 |
| 1990 | 121 | #942 |
| 1985 | 75 | #1,071 |
| 1980 | 53 | #1,279 |
| 1975 | 44 | #1,312 |
| 1970 | 45 | #1,245 |
| 1965 | 42 | #1,176 |
| 1960 | 56 | #1,026 |
| 1955 | 22 | #1,663 |
| 1950 | 17 | #1,850 |
| 1945 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kalvin in 2025?
Kalvin ranked #1,567 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 109 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kalvin?
6,726 babies have been named Kalvin in the United States since 1933, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kalvin most popular?
Kalvin peaked in 2017, when 177 newborns received the name.
Is Kalvin a boy or girl name?
Kalvin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kalvin rising or falling?
Kalvin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.