Kelvin
5 countries#1034 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kelvin was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
51,855 births recorded 1912–2025 · currently #1034 · peaked in 1961 with 1,380 births
Most common in: New York, Texas, California, Georgia, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,826 births recorded 1977–2022 · currently #1347 · peaked in 2006 with 109 births
Most common in: La Réunion, Guyane, Seine-Saint-Denis, Paris, Guadeloupe
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,388 births recorded 1974–2023 · peaked in 1997 with 80 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,067 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1860 · peaked in 1997 with 65 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
284 births recorded 1974–2023 · peaked in 2005 with 17 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
37 births recorded 1997–2020 · peaked in 1997 with 6 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kelvin’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #434 | — |
| 2007 | #448 | ↓14 |
| 2008 | #460 | ↓12 |
| 2009 | #479 | ↓19 |
| 2010 | #520 | ↓41 |
| 2011 | #546 | ↓26 |
| 2012 | #549 | ↓3 |
| 2013 | #611 | ↓62 |
| 2014 | #688 | ↓77 |
| 2015 | #652 | ↑36 |
| 2016 | #728 | ↓76 |
| 2017 | #727 | ↑1 |
| 2018 | #805 | ↓78 |
| 2019 | #752 | ↑53 |
| 2020 | #922 | ↓170 |
| 2021 | #905 | ↑17 |
| 2022 | #908 | ↓3 |
| 2023 | #966 | ↓58 |
| 2024 | #1082 | ↓116 |
| 2025 | #1034 | ↑48 |
Frequently asked questions about Kelvin
Is Kelvin a popular name?
Yes — Kelvin currently ranks #1034 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kelvin more common for boys or girls?
Kelvin is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kelvin most popular?
Kelvin peaked in 1961 in United States, with 1,380 recorded births that year.
Is Kelvin rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kelvin’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2269 in 1912 to #1034 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kelvin?
At least 55,069 babies have been recorded with the name Kelvin across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Kelvin popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kelvin appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Kelvin?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kelvin include Avraham, Carmine, Zavier, Blaise.
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