The nameCalvin
Calvin is a boy's name taken from the name of the reformer John Calvin. In France it was mostly given in the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- French
Meaning
Calvin comes from the Latin calvus, "bald". It was first a surname.
Origin
French. John Calvin, born in Noyon, gave his name to Calvinism. As a first name it became common in English-speaking countries.
History
In France, Calvin grew in the 1990s and peaked in the mid 2000s.
Famous people named Calvin
- Calvin Klein, American fashion designer
Popularity of the name Calvin
Calvin in France
Calvin was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,830 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Calvin. Its rise began around 1993, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Calvin in France were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 31 births a year on average, against 107 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Calvin mean?
Calvin comes from the Latin calvus, "bald". It was first a surname.
What is the origin of the name Calvin?
French. John Calvin, born in Noyon, gave his name to Calvinism. As a first name it became common in English-speaking countries.
Is Calvin a girl's or a boy's name?
Calvin is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Calvin?
Calvin Klein, American fashion designer.