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Kelvin

Pronunciation: [ k-EHLV-uhn ]

Girl Name #64,539 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

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

Parents who love the name Kelvin often also consider Kenneth, Kelly, Kelley .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#64,539
Total SSA Count
5

Nicknames

Kel Key Kelie Kelvie

Also a Boy Name

Kelvin is also used as a boy name, ranked #1084.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kelvin

Is Kelvin a boy or girl name?
Kelvin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #64539. As a boy name, it is ranked #1084. Kelvin is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Kelvin?
Kelvin is pronounced k-EHLV-uhn.
How popular is the name Kelvin?
Kelvin is currently ranked #64539 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Kelvin?
Common nicknames for Kelvin include Kel, Key, Kelie, and Kelvie.
Is Kelvin a common or rare name?
Kelvin is an uncommon name, ranked #64539 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Key, Kelie, and Kelvie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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