Boys name · California
Calvin in California
Calvin was the 193rd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 189 babies named Calvin that year. Since 1913, California families have named 13,749 babies Calvin.
Popularity over time
Calvin in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 7 | 212th |
| 1929 | 26 | 196th |
| 1945 | 68 | 176th |
| 1961 | 156 | 192nd |
| 1977 | 67 | 317th |
| 1993 | 204 | 235th |
| 2009 | 153 | 274th |
| 2025 | 189 | 193rd |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 212th in 1913 to 193rd in 2025.
The most babies named Calvin in California in a single year was 289, in 2018. Its best showing was 77th among boys names in 1924.
Across the country, Calvin reached its best rank of 16th in Oklahoma (1924). See Calvin in every state →
How popular is Calvin in California?
Calvin was the 193rd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 189 babies named Calvin that year. Since 1913, California families have named 13,749 babies Calvin.
How many babies are named Calvin in California?
In 2025, 189 babies were named Calvin in California. The most babies named Calvin in California in a single year was 289, in 2018.
What is the rank of Calvin in California?
Calvin ranked 193rd among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 77th among boys names in 1924.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.