Calvin

Bald; hairless. Calvin Coolidge was known for his quiet demeanor and commitment to limited government.

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Calvin meaning & origin

Calvin is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Bald; hairless. Calvin Coolidge was known for his quiet demeanor and commitment to limited government.". Listed origin: Latin.

Pronunciation

KAL-vin

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

In 2024, Calvin ranked #140 in US Social Security name records for male births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.

Nicknames

CalVin

Calvin popularity by year

US Social Security birth-name ranks. A smaller rank means more recorded births in the reported sex category.
Birth yearRank
2020#143
2021#145
2022#148
2023#152
2024#140

Source: Social Security Administration. US data is not a worldwide measure of usage. Missing years are not zero births.

Middle Name Ideas

  • Calvin Coolidge
  • Calvin George
  • Calvin Henry

Famous Namesakes

  • Calvin Coolidge

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Calvin

What does the name Calvin mean?

Calvin is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Bald; hairless. Calvin Coolidge was known for his quiet demeanor and commitment to limited government.". Listed origin: Latin.

How do you pronounce Calvin?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is KAL-vin. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Calvin?

In 2024, Calvin ranked #140 in US Social Security name records for male births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.

What nickname ideas could work for Calvin?

Ideas to try include Cal, Vin. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Calvin?

Try Calvin Coolidge, Calvin George, Calvin Henry aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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