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Calvary

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Pronounced KAL-vuh-ree /ˈkæl.və.ri/High

Meaning: From Latin calvaria, 'a skull' — Calvary (Golgotha), the hill outside Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified; a sacred place-name; we note the sacred placeLow

In 30 seconds: The place of the crucifixion (Golgotha): Calvary. Lyrical, devout, and warm.
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningFrom Latin calvaria, 'a skull' — Calvary (Golgotha), the hill outside Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified; a sacred place-name; we note the sacred place
U.S. rank (2024)#7639 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 131

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720092024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Calvary comes from Latin calvaria, 'a skull' — Calvary (Golgotha), the hill outside Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified (a sacred place-name; we note the sacred place). A lyrical, devout name of faith (said 'KAL-vuh-ree').

In the U.S. it appears in faith-centered families. Rare, the-place-of-the-crucifixion at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Calvary comes from Latin calvaria, 'a skull' — the hill (Golgotha) outside Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified — a lyrical, devout place-name of faith (we note the sacred place; said 'KAL-vuh-ree').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Calvary — sacred place noted

Variations

CalvarieCalvery

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Calvary mean?

Calvary is Latin 'a skull' — Golgotha, where Jesus was crucified; a sacred place-name, which we note.

How do you pronounce Calvary?

It's said KAL-vuh-ree /ˈkæl.və.ri/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Calvary a boy or girl name?

Calvary is used here as a girl's name; as a faith-name it suits either.

How popular is Calvary?

Calvary is a very rare name in the U.S.

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