Boy · #1,963 in 2026

Kalvin

Name: Popularity of the name Kalvin in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kalvin, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#1,963

Peak Rank

#907 (2017)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-37%

1933

First Year

2026

Last Year

2017

Peak Year

#907

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kalvin

Kalvin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1933, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 177 Kalvins were born — ranking #1,099 that year. As of 2026, Kalvin ranks #1,963 for baby boys with 80 births, falling sharply (-37%). In total, more than 7K Kalvins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Kalvin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kalvin is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kalvin

What does the name Kalvin mean?

Kalvin is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1933. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kalvin in 2026?

In 2026, Kalvin ranks #1,963 among boys' names in the U.S., with 80 babies given the name that year.

When was Kalvin most popular?

Kalvin reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #907 that year with 177 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Kalvin most popular?

Kalvin has historically been most popular in Mississippi, Alabama, Idaho. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kalvin.

Is Kalvin a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kalvin is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Kalvin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kalvin include Avon, Link, Reuel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kalvin

Kalvin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1933 and has accumulated 7K births in the dataset. Kalvin's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #907. Use the chart and map above to compare Kalvin's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.