Colvin
Colvin is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Coal town, or friend of charcoal.
Origin and history
Colvin is a name of Old English origin, historically derived from surnames meaning 'coal-town' or 'friend of the charcoal burn'. It has been used periodically as a given name in the United States, remaining relatively rare throughout modern history. Its usage reflects the trend of employing traditional English occupational or locational surnames as masculine first names.
Popularity in the United States
1,040 babies in the United States have been named Colvin since 1880. It ranks #3644 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1870.
States where it is most popular
- AL (68.8 %)
- NY (31.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 6 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 68 |
| 1920-1930 | 128 |
| 1930-1940 | 73 |
| 1940-1950 | 65 |
| 1950-1960 | 91 |
| 1960-1970 | 47 |
| 1970-1980 | 24 |
| 1980-1990 | 56 |
| 1990-2000 | 89 |
| 2000-2010 | 162 |
| 2010-2019 | 174 |
| 2020-2029 | 57 |
Fun facts
- Colvin originally developed as a habitational or occupational surname before transitioning into a rare given name.
- The name has maintained a consistently low but persistent presence in official United States birth registers over the last century.