Kelvin
boy name#1034 in 2025Kelvin entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #207 in 1965, ranks #1034 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1912–2025
#1034
rank today
#207
peak (1965)
214
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3047 |
| 1920s | #3137 |
| 1930s | #1982 |
| 1940s | #1563 |
| 1950s | #365 |
| 1960s | #216 |
| 1970s | #260 |
| 1980s | #293 |
| 1990s | #341 |
| 2000s | #426 |
| 2010s | #658 |
| 2020s | #970 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kelvin has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 46,500 people named Kelvin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kelvin alive today was born around 1980, making them about 45 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 ranks #1034 among US boy names in 2025, with 214 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kelvin most popular?
- Kelvin peaked in 1965, reaching #207 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kelvin with classmates?
- Kelvin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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