Kalvin

Kalvin is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 92 boys in the United States.

Kalvin at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kalvin

Kalvin belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kalvin first appears in Social Security records in 1933. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #907 in 1988, and in 2024 92 babies received the name — 6,616 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kalvin in US records

First recorded (US)
1933
Best US rank
#907 in 1988
Peak year
2017
Babies named Kalvin in 2024
92
Total since 1880
6,616

Kalvin in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#613 in 1997
Babies named Kalvin in 2024
5
Total since 1996
386

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kalvin mean?

The meaning of Kalvin is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kalvin a boy or girl name?

Kalvin is a boy name. In 2024, 92 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kalvin?

Kalvin comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kalvin?

Kalvin first appears in US records in 1933. Its best-ever ranking was #907 in 1988, and 92 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].