Kelvin
Pronunciation: [ k-EHLV-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kelvin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 304 babies have been named Kelvin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kelvin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #64,539 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #64,539
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Kelvin
Kelvin is a girl name .
Is Kelvin a boy or girl name? Kelvin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #64,539 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,084. Kelvin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kelvin is currently ranked #64,539 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kelvin include Kel, Kelv, Kelvy, Kelvie, Key, Keie, and Kelkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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