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How Many People Are Named Calvin?
Estimated people named Calvin living in the U.S. today
149,935
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 219,556
- Peak year: 1924 (4,941 births)
- Estimated living today: 149,935
Calvin by age group — who carries the name today?
Calvin popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Calvin
Calvin has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 219,556 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 149,935 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,280 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Calvins you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Calvin in the US?
An estimated 149,935 people named Calvin are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Calvin uncommon — about 1 in 2,280 Americans.
Is Calvin a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Calvin is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Calvin most popular?
Calvin peaked in 1924, when 4,941 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Calvin?
Calvin ranks #358 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 39 out of 100 (higher means rarer).