Name meaning & stats
Calvin
Calvin means “little bald one”. 173,682 US babies since 1940, peak 1957. Notable Calvins are 2.5× over-represented as basketball players.
What it means
“little bald one”
Well documented
Originally a surname.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1957
173,682 US babies were named Calvin between 1940 and 2025.
Where Calvins end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| NFL-style footballer | 2.3× | High · 40 people |
| Basketball player | 2.5× | High · 38 people |
| Politician | 0.9× | Medium · 15 people |
| Singer | 1.4× | Medium · 11 people |
Among notable men who are basketball players, Calvins show up 2.5× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Spelling family
Calvin is the main spelling
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1957)