Calvin
Calvin: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkælvɪn/
Meaning and origin of Calvin
Root meaning: “bald”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
Latinization of Norman-Picard Cauvin, a nickname for a chauve (“bald”) person.
How popular is Calvin?
Since 1880, 1,223 girls and 221,064 boys in the U.S. have been named Calvin (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1781 in 1926. Its highest rank for boys was #44 in 1924. In 2025 it ranked #132 for boys, with 2,717 babies given the name.
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Calvin FAQ
What does the name Calvin mean?
Calvin traces back to a root meaning "bald". A male given name transferred from the surname. Latinization of Norman-Picard Cauvin, a nickname for a chauve (“bald”) person.
What is the origin of the name Calvin?
Calvin is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Calvin?
Since 1880, 1,223 girls and 221,064 boys in the U.S. have been named Calvin (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1781 in 1926. Its highest rank for boys was #44 in 1924. In 2025 it ranked #132 for boys, with 2,717 babies given the name.
Is Calvin a boy or girl name?
Calvin is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,223 girls and 221,064 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.