Calvin
Meaningbald · Latin
- US rank
- #132
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #44 in 1924
2,710 babies were named Calvin in the US in 2025. It has climbed 12 places in five years.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 630 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Calvin, 2,710 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Calvin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCalvin has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Calvins, and counting.
- Best yearIts best year was 1924, when it reached #44.
- Where it's lovedCalvin is most popular in Minnesota, where it ranks #32, followed by Utah (#35) and Vermont (#37). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn Latin, Calvin means “bald”. Our records link it to French and Latin roots.
About the name Calvin
Calvin is a boy name of French and Latin origin meaning “bald”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-vin”. US birth records list Calvin for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1924, when it ranked #44 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #132, with 2,710 babies.
Origin:French namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 1,132 | 883 boys |
| 1890s | 967 | 1,034 boys |
| 1900s | 950 | 1,052 boys |
| 1910s | 876 | 1,142 boys |
| 1920s | 2,234 | 448 boys |
| 1930s | 1,343 | 745 boys |
| 1940s | 1,285 | 778 boys |
| 1950s | 1,512 | 662 boys |
| 1960s | 1,126 | 888 boys |
| 1970s | 834 | 1,198 boys |
| 1980s | 853 | 1,172 boys |
| 1990s | 866 | 1,154 boys |
| 2000s | 807 | 1,239 boys |
| 2010s | 1,231 | 812 boys |
| 2020s | 1,488 | 672 boys |
Other spellings of Calvin
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Calvin
What does the name Calvin mean?
Calvin means “bald” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Calvin?
Calvin has French, Latin roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Calvin a boy or girl name?
Calvin is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Calvin?
Calvin ranked #132 for US boys in 2025, given to 2,710 babies. Its best year was 1924 (#44).