Kalvin
boy name#1564 in 2025Kalvin entered the US charts in 1933, peaked at #907 in 1988, ranks #1564 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1933–2025
#1564
rank today
#907
peak (1988)
109
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3596 |
| 1940s | #3097 |
| 1950s | #1684 |
| 1960s | #1047 |
| 1970s | #1325 |
| 1980s | #1084 |
| 1990s | #1026 |
| 2000s | #1199 |
| 2010s | #1245 |
| 2020s | #1546 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kalvin has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 6,400 people named Kalvin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kalvin alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kalvin in 2025?
- Kalvin ranks #1564 among US boy names in 2025, with 109 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kalvin most popular?
- Kalvin peaked in 1988, reaching #907 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kalvin with classmates?
- Kalvin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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