Calvin
Boy name · 1,694 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Calvin: 1,694 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 82 births in 2016.
A strong, classic name with Reformation roots, Calvin comes from the French surname Cauvin, itself derived from the Latin *calvus*, meaning "bald." Its most famous bearer is the influential Protestant theologian John Calvin, whose teachings shaped Reformed and Presbyterian traditions worldwide. The name also belongs to fashion designer Calvin Klein and U.S. President Calvin Coolidge. In academia, Calvin University in Michigan honours the reformer. A lighter cultural touch is the beloved comic strip *Calvin and Hobbes*, named after the philosopher John Calvin and the writer Thomas Hobbes, giving the name an enduring association with wit and imagination. While not originally Scottish, Calvin has long been popular in Scotland, especially within Presbyterian families, where it remains a steady, respected choice.
Boy 43 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201682 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #19022 babies
- Total births
- 1,694since 1983
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 39%vs prior 5y