Calvert
Calvert is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Calf-herd or keeper of calves.
Origin and history
Calvert is a traditional English surname turned given name derived from an occupational term for a calf-herd. Historically prominent due to the Calvert family who founded the Maryland colony, it remains a rare choice in the United States today.
Popularity in the United States
1,701 babies in the United States have been named Calvert since 1880. It ranks #3081 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1887.
States where it is most popular
- MD (70.5 %)
- NY (12.5 %)
- CA (5.7 %)
- PA (5.7 %)
- VA (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 172 |
| 1920-1930 | 236 |
| 1930-1940 | 186 |
| 1940-1950 | 186 |
| 1950-1960 | 233 |
| 1960-1970 | 199 |
| 1970-1980 | 126 |
| 1980-1990 | 119 |
| 1990-2000 | 97 |
| 2000-2010 | 56 |
| 2010-2019 | 46 |
| 2020-2029 | 40 |
Famous people named Calvert
- Calvert Magruder: Judge, Legal Scholar
Fun facts
- The Calvert family, Lords Baltimore, were the proprietors and founders of the Province of Maryland in the 17th century.
- Derived from the Old English words 'calf' and 'heord', meaning a person who tended calves.