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Calvin

Calvin ranks #280 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 13 places, 144 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #62 among boy cat names.
Calvin's popularity trend

Calvin's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2025.

0.01%0.02%0.03%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
144
across 13 places
Popularity rank
#280
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
+18
2020 → 2025
Gender split
100% boys
0% girls100% boys
What does Calvin mean?
/ˈkælvɪn/2 syllablesOrigin: a surname

Calvin comes from the French surname Cauvin, derived from chauve, meaning "bald," ultimately from the Latin calvus. The name was carried into wide use by the 16th-century reformer John Calvin, and later by figures from Calvin Klein to the comic strip Calvin and Hobbes.

Calvin has a bright, classic feel — sturdy enough for a dignified companion but with just enough mischief in its cultural echoes to suit a pet with real personality.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Calvin shows up

Calvin's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

AdelaideAustralia0.1%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.1%
SeattleUnited States of America0.1%
Maple RidgeCanada0.0%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.0%
New York CityUnited States of America0.0%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.0%
BurnsideAustralia0.0%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.0%
PlayfordAustralia0.0%

Names like Calvin

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