Boy · #12,285 in 2026

Kelven

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

Current Rank

#12,285

Peak Rank

#2,410 (1961)

Total Babies

113

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1957

First Year

2011

Last Year

1961

Peak Year

#2410

Peak Rank

113

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kelven

Kelven first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1957, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1961, when 12 Kelvens were born — ranking #2,410 that year. As of 2026, Kelven ranks #12,285 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 113 Kelvens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Kelven

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kelven 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 Kelven

What does the name Kelven mean?

Kelven is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1957. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kelven in 2026?

In 2026, Kelven ranks #12,285 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Kelven most popular?

Kelven reached its peak popularity in 1961, ranking #2,410 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Kelven a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kelven?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kelven include Alphonsa, Pal, Silvano. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kelven

Kelven is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1957 and has accumulated 113 births in the dataset. Kelven's peak popularity came in 1961 when it ranked #2,410. Use the chart and map above to compare Kelven'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.