Calvin
Calvin is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Little bald one.
Origin and history
Calvin is derived from a French surname based on the Latin word 'calvus', meaning 'little bald one'. The name gained historical prominence through the Protestant reformer John Calvin and U.S. President Calvin Coolidge. It remains a enduringly popular classic name for boys in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
221,064 babies in the United States have been named Calvin since 1880. It ranks #172 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #144.
States where it is most popular
- CA (6.4 %)
- TX (6.3 %)
- GA (4.8 %)
- NY (4.5 %)
- NC (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 1,236 |
| 1890-1900 | 1,102 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,291 |
| 1910-1920 | 5,713 |
| 1920-1930 | 24,785 |
| 1930-1940 | 14,177 |
| 1940-1950 | 19,242 |
| 1950-1960 | 30,555 |
| 1960-1970 | 21,889 |
| 1970-1980 | 13,809 |
| 1980-1990 | 15,785 |
| 1990-2000 | 16,865 |
| 2000-2010 | 16,111 |
| 2010-2019 | 23,085 |
| 2020-2029 | 15,419 |
Famous people named Calvin
- Calvin Coolidge: U.S. President, Politician
- Calvin Klein: Fashion Designer, Entrepreneur
- Calvin Johnson: Athlete
Nicknames
Cal
Fun facts
- Calvin Coolidge served as the 30th President of the United States from 1923 to 1929.
- The name is famous worldwide through Bill Watterson's acclaimed comic strip Calvin and Hobbes.