Calvin

Rank 148th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Calvin was 148th most popular baby name for boys and 267th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 2,581 babies were named Calvin in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,302 babies in the United States were named Calvin. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 2.3% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Calvin is around 43 to 46 years old.

The name "Calvin" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Calvin include Cal and Vin.

Calvin Meaning & Origin

Calvin is a name of Latin origin that means "bald", however it often connotes strength, wisdom, and individuality due to its association with the prominent philosopher John Calvin.

The name Calvin is described as inventive, humorous and intelligent.

Pronunciation

Calvin is pronounced kal-vun in English. The name Calvin has 6 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Calvin

The protagonist of the popular comic series "Calvin and Hobbes," created by Bill Watterson, is named Calvin.

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U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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