Kalvin

Kalvin - A very unique male name

Kalvin appeared on the charts for the first time in 1957 on position #1525. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kalvin and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kalvin? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Kalvin. The baby boy name Kalvin was given to 49 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1725 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 29,924 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kalvin peaked in popularity 38 years ago in 1988 on position 877.

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Kalvin is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kalvin is currently topping the baby name charts in Illinois at position #974 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,995.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Kalvin is where you live.

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Kalvin origin and meaning

Latin, via Calvin

A respelling of Calvin, from the Latin family name Calvinus, a diminutive of calvus, 'bald'

Kalvin simply respells Calvin with the fashionable K. Calvin spread as a given name in honour of the Protestant reformer John Calvin, whose surname came from the Latin for 'little bald one.' This spelling has been falling since its 2017 peak.

Attested etymology

Kalvin is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Kalvin, pop culture references for the name Kalvin and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Kalvin

We've found the following names that sound similar to Kalvin, sorted by popularity.

Kelvin / Kelvon /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Kalvin

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Kalvin a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Kalvin?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

KAL-vin · /ˈkælvɪn/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Calvin — The standard spelling
• Kelvin — A separate, established name (from the River Kelvin) with a similar sound

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

Classic

Why parents choose it

Calvin's sturdy, classic sound with a modernised first letter.

Worth knowing

• Forever corrected to Calvin; Calvin and Hobbes associations belong to the C spelling.