Boy · #10,889 in 2026

Telvin

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

Current Rank

#10,889

Peak Rank

#1,068 (1992)

Total Babies

588

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1977

First Year

2024

Last Year

1992

Peak Year

#1068

Peak Rank

588

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Telvin

Telvin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1977, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 105 Telvins were born — ranking #1,068 that year. As of 2026, Telvin ranks #10,889 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 588 Telvins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Telvin

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

Delvin
Tellin
Tevin
Delving
Tallinn
Tellen
Telon
Telling
Talin
Tallin
Tailfin
Talwin

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Telvin

What does the name Telvin mean?

Telvin is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1977. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Telvin in 2026?

In 2026, Telvin ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Telvin most popular?

Telvin reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking #1,068 that year with 105 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Telvin a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Telvin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Telvin include Nickey, Zabdiel, Caelan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Telvin

Telvin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 588 births in the dataset. Telvin's peak popularity came in 1992 when it ranked #1,068. Use the chart and map above to compare Telvin'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.