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Kalvin

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAL-vihn /ˈkæl.vɪn/Medium

Meaning: BaldMedium

In 30 seconds: Kalvin is a respelling of Calvin, a name traced to a surname meaning 'bald'.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningBald
U.S. rank (2025)#1567 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births109 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,725

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719332025

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

Calvin began as a surname rooted in a word for 'bald', and Kalvin simply swaps the opening C for a K. The name's history is really the history of Calvin, which it follows in sound and meaning. Notable bearers of the standard spelling include U.S. President Calvin Coolidge (1872-1933).

The K spelling gives a familiar name a fresher, more modern look while keeping the 'CAL-vin' sound intact. Basketball player Calvin Murphy (born 1948) is another bearer of the original form.

Did you know? Kalvin is a spelling variant of Calvin, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'bald' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Kalvin — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Calvin Coolidge (1872–1933)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Calvin Murphy (1948–present)
    Basketball player.

If you like Kalvin…

Calvin— The standard spelling Kalvin varies, with the same 'bald' meaning and sound.
Kal— A short form that fits the K-spelled Kalvin naturally.
Melvin— Shares the '-vin' ending and surname-to-first-name path with Kalvin.
Korbin— echoes that soft -in sound
Kyrin— another English name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kalvin mean?

Kalvin is usually explained as meaning 'bald' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Kalvin?

It's commonly said KAL-vihn /ˈkæl.vɪn/.

Is Kalvin a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Kalvin is used as a boy name.

How popular is Kalvin?

In 2024, Kalvin ranked #1781 in the U.S. for boys, with 92 births recorded.

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