gender neutral
Calvin
bald, hairless
About Calvin
Intellectual sophistication meets approachable warmth in this enduring classic. Calvin carries literary and philosophical associations without feeling pretentious, offering depth that grows more appreciated over time. The name possesses a certain quiet confidence—it doesn't need to shout to be heard. There's something inherently trustworthy about Calvin, suggesting reliability and thoughtfulness in equal measure. It fits comfortably in professional settings while remaining friendly enough for playground introductions. The vintage appeal has circled back to contemporary relevance, making it feel fresh rather than dated. Calvin works across socioeconomic boundaries without pretension, equally at home in rural communities and urban centers. Parents selecting this name often value substance over flash, preferring names with proven staying power. The straightforward spelling eliminates confusion, while the name itself resists easy categorization—not too trendy, not too traditional, just right.
Popularity of the Name Calvin
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #100 | ||||
| 1881 | #94 | ||||
| 1882 | #117 | ||||
| 1883 | #107 | ||||
| 1884 | #109 | ||||
| 1885 | #114 | ||||
| 1886 | #125 | ||||
| 1887 | #111 | ||||
| 1888 | #127 | ||||
| 1889 | #134 | ||||
| 1890 | #124 | ||||
| 1891 | #133 | ||||
| 1892 | #131 | ||||
| 1893 | #146 | ||||
| 1894 | #162 | ||||
| 1895 | #130 | ||||
| 1896 | #163 | ||||
| 1897 | #152 | ||||
| 1898 | #143 | ||||
| 1899 | #143 | ||||
| 1900 | #163 | ||||
| 1901 | #157 | ||||
| 1902 | #144 | ||||
| 1903 | #163 | ||||
| 1904 | #160 | ||||
| 1905 | #148 | ||||
| 1906 | #160 | ||||
| 1907 | #161 | ||||
| 1908 | #169 | ||||
| 1909 | #146 | ||||
| 1910 | #153 | ||||
| 1911 | #157 | ||||
| 1912 | #157 | ||||
| 1913 | #160 | ||||
| 1914 | #168 | ||||
| 1915 | #166 | ||||
| 1916 | #157 | ||||
| 1917 | #160 | ||||
| 1918 | #158 | ||||
| 1919 | #163 | ||||
| 1920 | #139 | ||||
| 1921 | #131 | ||||
| 1922 | #128 | ||||
| 1923 | #82 | ||||
| 1924 | #44 | ||||
| 1925 | #47 | ||||
| 1926 | #65 | ||||
| 1927 | #73 | ||||
| 1928 | #94 | ||||
| 1929 | #109 | ||||
| 1930 | #111 | ||||
| 1931 | #119 | ||||
| 1932 | #119 | ||||
| 1933 | #112 | ||||
| 1934 | #128 | ||||
| 1935 | #127 | ||||
| 1936 | #124 | ||||
| 1937 | #125 | ||||
| 1938 | #122 | ||||
| 1939 | #126 | ||||
| 1940 | #127 | ||||
| 1941 | #133 | ||||
| 1942 | #136 | ||||
| 1943 | #126 | ||||
| 1944 | #124 | ||||
| 1945 | #124 | ||||
| 1946 | #128 | ||||
| 1947 | #120 | ||||
| 1948 | #117 | ||||
| 1949 | #112 | ||||
| 1950 | #105 | ||||
| 1951 | #106 | ||||
| 1952 | #108 | ||||
| 1953 | #111 | ||||
| 1954 | #117 | ||||
| 1955 | #110 | ||||
| 1956 | #109 | ||||
| 1957 | #114 | ||||
| 1958 | #123 | ||||
| 1959 | #125 | ||||
| 1960 | #129 | ||||
| 1961 | #127 | ||||
| 1962 | #144 | ||||
| 1963 | #140 | ||||
| 1964 | #145 | ||||
| 1965 | #153 | #246 | |||
| 1966 | #159 | ||||
| 1967 | #154 | #235 | |||
| 1968 | #156 | #249 | |||
| 1969 | #163 | #245 | |||
| 1970 | #166 | ||||
| 1971 | #169 | #295 | |||
| 1972 | #172 | #261 | |||
| 1973 | #173 | #216 | |||
| 1974 | #177 | ||||
| 1975 | #178 | #274 | |||
| 1976 | #184 | ||||
| 1977 | #179 | ||||
| 1978 | #187 | ||||
| 1979 | #181 | ||||
| 1980 | #185 | ||||
| 1981 | #172 | ||||
| 1982 | #176 | ||||
| 1983 | #180 | #337 | |||
| 1984 | #177 | #313 | #253 | ||
| 1985 | #177 | #278 | |||
| 1986 | #162 | #304 | #289 | ||
| 1987 | #157 | #315 | |||
| 1988 | #152 | #257 | |||
| 1989 | #161 | #312 | #256 | ||
| 1990 | #173 | #260 | |||
| 1991 | #189 | #335 | #173 | ||
| 1992 | #194 | #209 | #165 | ||
| 1993 | #185 | #343 | #180 | #159 | |
| 1994 | #195 | #161 | #153 | ||
| 1995 | #181 | #335 | #168 | #156 | |
| 1996 | #183 | #196 | #133 | #134 | |
| 1997 | #192 | #171 | #222 | #116 | #152 |
| 1998 | #203 | #169 | #205 | #121 | #161 |
| 1999 | #212 | #195 | #203 | #121 | #166 |
| 2000 | #214 | #256 | #260 | #135 | #172 |
| 2001 | #215 | #281 | #319 | #146 | #198 |
| 2002 | #221 | #288 | #279 | #180 | #221 |
| 2003 | #223 | #283 | #157 | #223 | |
| 2004 | #219 | #294 | #231 | #151 | #266 |
| 2005 | #219 | #355 | #330 | #163 | #232 |
| 2006 | #220 | #293 | #149 | #268 | |
| 2007 | #229 | #260 | #141 | #290 | |
| 2008 | #227 | #251 | #384 | #169 | #260 |
| 2009 | #231 | #262 | #378 | #160 | #242 |
| 2010 | #215 | #251 | #389 | #135 | #277 |
| 2011 | #208 | #312 | #172 | #282 | |
| 2012 | #189 | #285 | #202 | #284 | |
| 2013 | #195 | #306 | #176 | #260 | |
| 2014 | #182 | #283 | #397 | #157 | #257 |
| 2015 | #171 | #303 | #396 | #127 | #230 |
| 2016 | #149 | #306 | #166 | #209 | |
| 2017 | #146 | #336 | #117 | #227 | |
| 2018 | #144 | #370 | #160 | #222 | |
| 2019 | #145 | #405 | #133 | #210 | |
| 2020 | #144 | #399 | #157 | #225 | |
| 2021 | #145 | #438 | #187 | #252 | |
| 2022 | #148 | #446 | #177 | #240 | |
| 2023 | #152 | #557 | #284 | #252 | |
| 2024 | #140 | #624 | #214 | #233 | |
| 2025 | #132 | #603 | #213 | #245 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Calvin
Names Similar to Calvin
Nicknames for Calvin
- Cal
- Vin
- Calvy
Famous People Named Calvin
| Calvin Coolidge | 30th President of the United States |
| Calvin Harris | Scottish DJ and record producer |
| Calvin Klein | American fashion designer |
| Calvin Johnson | Former professional American football player |
| Calvin Ridley | American football wide receiver |
| Calvin Murphy | Retired American basketball player |
| Calvin Trillin | American journalist and writer |
| Calvin Chen | Taiwanese singer and actor |
| Calvin Munerlyn | Victim of a high-profile crime in the United States |
| Calvin Peete | Former professional golfer |
| Calvin Borel | American jockey |
| Calvin Abueva | Filipino professional basketball player |
| Calvin Oftana | Filipino professional basketball player |
| Calvin Pickard | Canadian ice hockey goaltender |
| Calvin Johnson Jr. | American singer-songwriter |
| Calvin Lockhart | Bahamian-American actor |
| Calvin Pryor | American football safety |
| Calvin Booth | American former professional basketball player |
| Calvin Stowell | American soccer player |
| Calvin Munson | American football linebacker |
Characters Named Calvin
| Calvin Candie | from "Django Unchained" - Quentin Tarantino film character |
| Calvin Weir-Fields | from "Ruby Sparks" - Main character in the film |
| Calvin Joyner | from "Central Intelligence" - Protagonist in the action-comedy film |
| Calvin "Snoop" Pearson | from "The Wire" - Character in the television series |
| Calvin Valentine | from "Hollyoaks" - Character in the British soap opera |
| Calvin Tran | from "The Real Housewives of Melbourne" - Reality TV personality |
| Calvin Finch | from "The Lost World - Jurassic Park" - Fictional character |
| Calvin Fischoeder | from "Bob's Burgers" - Character in the animated series |
| Calvin Norris | from "True Blood" - Fictional character in the TV series |
| Calvin Schmidt | from "The West Wing" - Character in the political drama series |
| Calvin McAffee | from "Mr. Robot" - Character in the television series |
| Calvin Claymore | from "My Own Worst Enemy" - Fictional character |
| Calvin Rankin | from "X-Men" - Mutant character in the Marvel Comics |
| Calvin Pepper | from "Two and a Half Men" - Character in the sitcom |
| Calvin Trevino | from "Rizzoli & Isles" - Fictional detective character |
| Calvin "Cal" Trask | from "East of Eden" - Character in the novel |
| Calvin Screech Powers | from "Saved by the Bell" - Fictional character |
| Calvin Ritter | from "Hitman" - Character in the video game series |