Kelvin
girl nameKelvin entered the US charts in 1956, peaked at #3920 in 1960, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1956–2025
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rank today
#3920
peak (1960)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5130 |
| 1960s | #4632 |
| 1970s | #6692 |
| 1980s | #7403 |
| 1990s | #11093 |
| 2000s | #16099 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Kelvin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kelvin alive today was born around 1973, making them about 52 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kelvin in 2025?
- Kelvin is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kelvin most popular?
- Kelvin peaked in 1960, reaching #3920 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kelvin with classmates?
- Kelvin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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