Calvin

Pronunciation: [ k-ALV-uhn ]

Girl Name #69,584 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Calvin is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-ALV-uhn.

Parents who love the name Calvin often also consider Carrie, Catherine, Caroline .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #69,584
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Cal Cay Calie Calvie

Also a Boy Name

Calvin is also used as a boy name, ranked #140.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Calvin

Is Calvin a boy or girl name?

Calvin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #69584. As a boy name, it is ranked #140. Calvin is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Calvin?

Calvin is pronounced k-ALV-uhn.

How popular is the name Calvin?

Calvin is currently ranked #69584 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Calvin?

Common nicknames for Calvin include Cal, Cay, Calie, and Calvie.

Is Calvin a common or rare name?

Calvin is an uncommon name, ranked #69584 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Calvin

Calvin is a girl name .

Is Calvin a boy or girl name? Calvin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #69,584 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #140. Calvin is more commonly used as a boy name.

Calvin is currently ranked #69,584 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Calvin include Cal, Cay, Calie, and Calvie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.