Holding steady.
Popularity of Clavin since 1924
Babies named Clavin per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1961, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Clavin's real moment was 1924.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 18 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 35 |
| 1970s | 23 |
| 1980s | 35 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Clavin is an extremely rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1924. It has never appeared in the Social Security Administration's Top 1000 rankings, reflecting its status as an uncommon choice. The name's peak year was its first year of recorded use, 1924, with only a handful of births. Since then, its trajectory has remained stable at near-zero usage, with fewer than 5 boys receiving the name in most subsequent years. Clavin's top states of use are not available due to its rarity, but it is used sporadically across the country. While its origins are uncertain, Clavin is likely a variant of Calvin, a name with historical and religious significance. Its rarity makes it a distinctive option for parents seeking a name that stands out.
Clavin is likely a variant or respelling of Calvin, an English surname derived from the French surname Cauvin, itself from Latin Calvinus meaning 'little bald one'. The name Calvin was popularized by the Protestant reformer John Calvin. Clavin may also be a modern coinage as a blend of names like Clark and Calvin.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Clav
Sibling names for Clavin
Names that share Clavin's style, for a brother or sister.
