Calvin
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Bald; Hairless
Background: The name Calvin originates from the Latin word 'calvus,' meaning 'bald' or 'hairless.' This name has been historically associated with figures who exemplified these traits.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#172
Total births
219,556
Most popular decade
1920s
(74,844 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+42 ranks)
Years in Top 100
8
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.4% male
0.6% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 134
- First year rank
- #100
- Peak year
- 1924
- Peak year births
- 4,919
- Peak rank
- #44
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 2,568
- Recent rank
- #140
Female
- First year
- 1914
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #3,618
- Peak year
- 1958
- Peak year births
- 30
- Peak rank
- #2,025
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #15,243
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).