Calvert
Meaningcalf herder · English
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,127 in 1914
6 babies were named Calvert in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,193 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1902–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Calvert you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Calvert, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Calvert would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCalvert first shows up in US birth records in 1902, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 123 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1914, when it ranked #1,127. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendCalvert has slipped 3,193 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,695. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Calvert means “calf herder”.
About the name Calvert
Calvert is a boy name of English origin meaning “calf herder”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ert”. US birth records list Calvert for boys from 1902 to 2025, in 110 of those 124 years. Its best year was 1914, when it ranked #1,127 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 5.1 | 196,078 boys |
| 1910s | 25 | 39,432 boys |
| 1920s | 21 | 46,664 boys |
| 1930s | 18 | 56,883 boys |
| 1940s | 13 | 78,431 boys |
| 1950s | 12 | 86,806 boys |
| 1960s | 10 | 95,602 boys |
| 1970s | 7.6 | 131,926 boys |
| 1980s | 6.5 | 153,610 boys |
| 1990s | 5.0 | 201,613 boys |
| 2000s | 2.8 | 358,423 boys |
| 2010s | 2.5 | 404,858 boys |
| 2020s | 3.9 | 258,621 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Calvert
What does the name Calvert mean?
Calvert means “calf herder” in English.
What is the origin of the name Calvert?
Calvert has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Calvert a boy or girl name?
Calvert is a boy name.
How popular is the name Calvert?
Calvert ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1914 (#1,127).