Colvin
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #928 in 1899
5 babies were named Colvin in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,454 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1899–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Colvin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Colvin, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Colvin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryColvin first shows up in US birth records in 1899, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 126 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1899, when it ranked #928. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowColvin was 3.0× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 114,943 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 344,828.
- TrendColvin has slipped 2,454 places over the last five years and now sits at #12,008. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Colvin
Colvin is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-vin”. US birth records list Colvin for boys from 1899 to 2025, in 100 of those 127 years. Its best year was 1899, when it ranked #928 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 57 | 17,699 boys |
| 1910s | 8.7 | 114,943 boys |
| 1920s | 12 | 85,911 boys |
| 1930s | 6.9 | 144,718 boys |
| 1940s | 4.3 | 231,481 boys |
| 1950s | 4.5 | 220,264 boys |
| 1960s | 2.5 | 404,858 boys |
| 1970s | 1.4 | 689,655 boys |
| 1980s | 3.0 | 332,226 boys |
| 1990s | 4.6 | 217,865 boys |
| 2000s | 8.1 | 123,305 boys |
| 2010s | 9.3 | 108,108 boys |
| 2020s | 5.5 | 182,371 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 Colvin
What is the origin of the name Colvin?
Colvin has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Colvin a boy or girl name?
Colvin is a boy name.
How popular is the name Colvin?
Colvin ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1899 (#928).