Holding steady.
Popularity of Calvyn since 1998
Babies named Calvyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 37 |
| 2010s | 63 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Calvyn is a modern respelling of the classic name Calvin, first recorded in the United States in 1998. The name reached its peak popularity in 2012, with a rank 12,345 that year, but overall its trajectory has remained stable and low. Variants like Calvin are far more common, but Calvyn offers a distinctive spelling for those seeking a less traditional version. While the name is not associated with any particular state or region, it has a modern feel that fits well with other invented spellings of established names.
Calvyn is a modern respelling of Calvin, a name derived from the French surname Cauvin, itself from Latin calvus 'bald'. The name Calvin was popularized in the 16th century by the Protestant reformer John Calvin, and the spelling Calvyn emerged in the late 20th century as a fashionable variation.
“Calvyn” around the world
Where Calvyn lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cal, Vinny
Variants: Calvin
Sibling names for Calvyn
Names that share Calvyn's style, for a brother or sister.
