Calvin

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Calvin

Gender: Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Calvin comes from Norman French, and means “Little Bald One” from “calve” the Norman form of “chauve” meaning “bald.”

History:
Calvin was originally a French and English surname. 19th century religious Nonconformists (English Protestants not belonging to the Anglican church) as well as other Northern Protestants began to name their children after religious reformer John (Jean) Calvin (born in Picardy).

Pronunciation: cal-vin.

Diminutives: Cal.

Alternates:
Latin: Calvino.
Spanish: Calvino.

Feminine: Calvina.

See also: Cal.

Famous Bearers:
Artists and Authors:
Calvin Trillin (1935-)
American writer.

Educators, Scholars, and Social Workers:
Calvin E. Stowe (1802-1886)
American Biblical scholar.

Miscellaneous:
Calvin Waller (1937-1996)
American military official.
Calvin Kelin (1942-)
American fashion designer.

Political Figures:
(John) Calvin Coolidge (1872-1933)
30th president of the United States.
Calvin Waller (1913-)
Governor of Utah.

Scientists:
Calvin B. Bridges (1889-1938)
American geneticist.

Sports Stars:
Cal(vin) Edwin Ripken (1960-)
American professional baseball player.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.115 % named Calvin

Popularity of Calvin:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1910: 119th most popular.
1910-1920: 167th most popular.
1920-1930: 83rd most popular.
1930-1940: 127th most popular.
1940-1950: 129th most popular.
1950-1960: 116th most popular.
1960-1970: 145th most popular.
1970-1980: 187th most popular.
1980-1990: 187th most popular.
1990: 186th most popular.
1991: 201st most popular.
1992: 202nd most popular.
1993: 193rd most popular.
1994: 199th most popular.
1995: 187th most popular.
1996: 186th most popular.
1997: 194th most popular.
1998: 203rd most popular.
1999: 215th most popular.
2000: 213th most popular.
2001: 215th most popular.
2002: 223rd most popular.
2003: 223rd most popular.