Calvin
5 countries#132 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Calvin was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
222,287 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #132 · peaked in 1924 with 4,940 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Georgia, New York, North Carolina
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4,525 births recorded 1983–2025 · currently #223 · peaked in 1998 with 233 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
4,414 births recorded 1947–2022 · currently #944 · peaked in 2007 with 219 births
Most common in: Nord, Rhône, Seine-et-Marne, Paris, Essonne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,495 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #641 · peaked in 1998 with 159 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,694 births recorded 1983–2025 · currently #190 · peaked in 2016 with 82 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
336 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #314 · peaked in 1998 with 23 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Calvin’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #220 | — |
| 2007 | #229 | ↓9 |
| 2008 | #227 | ↑2 |
| 2009 | #231 | ↓4 |
| 2010 | #215 | ↑16 |
| 2011 | #208 | ↑7 |
| 2012 | #189 | ↑19 |
| 2013 | #195 | ↓6 |
| 2014 | #182 | ↑13 |
| 2015 | #171 | ↑11 |
| 2016 | #149 | ↑22 |
| 2017 | #146 | ↑3 |
| 2018 | #144 | ↑2 |
| 2019 | #145 | ↓1 |
| 2020 | #144 | ↑1 |
| 2021 | #145 | ↓1 |
| 2022 | #148 | ↓3 |
| 2023 | #152 | ↓4 |
| 2024 | #140 | ↑12 |
| 2025 | #132 | ↑8 |
Frequently asked questions about Calvin
Is Calvin a popular name?
Yes — Calvin currently ranks #132 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Calvin more common for boys or girls?
Calvin is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Calvin most popular?
Calvin peaked in 1924 in United States, with 4,940 recorded births that year.
Is Calvin rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Calvin’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #100 in 1880 to #132 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Calvin?
At least 231,226 babies have been recorded with the name Calvin across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Calvin popular in more than one country?
Yes — Calvin appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Calvin?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Calvin include Hunter, Jordan, Ryder, Malachi.
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