NAME PROFILE
Kelvin
Kelvin is an English name derived from the Gaelic word 'caol', meaning 'narrow'. It is often associated with the idea of warmth and strength, making it a name that reflects both character and resilience.
Key Stats
| Total births | 51,855 |
| Gender | Male (93% / 7%) |
| Peak year | 1961 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1924 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 21%CA — 20%TX — 20%NC — 20%GA — 20%
Notable People
Kelvin Fletcher (Actor, *Emmerdale*) · Kelvin Sampson (Basketball coach) · Lord Kelvin (Physicist, known for absolute temperature scale) · Kelvin Davis (Footballer) · Kelvin McKenzie (Journalist)
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