Carvin
Carvin is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Friend of the spear or marshy estate.
Origin and history
Carvin is an English surname-derived given name, possibly connected to the French place name Carvin or derived from an Old Norse root. It saw sporadic usage in the United States during the 20th century. Today it remains a rare and distinctive choice.
Popularity in the United States
730 babies in the United States have been named Carvin since 1880. It ranks #3946 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- FL (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 22 |
| 1920-1930 | 68 |
| 1930-1940 | 71 |
| 1940-1950 | 88 |
| 1950-1960 | 122 |
| 1960-1970 | 97 |
| 1970-1980 | 78 |
| 1980-1990 | 74 |
| 1990-2000 | 46 |
| 2000-2010 | 40 |
| 2010-2019 | 24 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Carvin
- Carvin Winans: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- Carvin is the name of a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France.
- Fewer than 1,000 boys in the U.S. have been given the name Carvin since 1880.