boy name
Calvin
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#132 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Calvin in the US, 1880–2025
Calvin first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1924, when 4,918 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,710.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Calvin popular?
Rising Calvin has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 15,419 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 23,085 | |
| 2000s | 16,111 | |
| 1990s | 16,865 | |
| 1980s | 15,785 | |
| 1970s | 13,809 | |
| 1960s | 21,889 | |
| 1950s | 30,555 | |
| 1940s | 19,242 | |
| 1930s | 14,177 | |
| 1920s | 24,785 | |
| 1910s | 5,713 | |
| 1900s | 1,291 | |
| 1890s | 1,102 | |
| 1880s | 1,236 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Calvin a boy or a girl name?
Calvin is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Calvin a popular name right now?
Calvin has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Calvin?
In 2025, Calvin ranked #132 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Calvin most popular?
Calvin was most popular in 1924, when about 4,918 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.