Calvert Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAL-vurt / /ˈkæl.vɚt/English; French
Meaning
English: from the calve's estate; French: from the place of the calves
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Calvert has its roots in Old French and Middle English, originally referring to a person who lived near a calf pasture. It became a surname before being adopted as a given name. The name is associated with notable historical figures, particularly in the context of land ownership and agriculture. Calvert is also linked to the Calvert family, who played a significant role in the early colonial history of Maryland.
Trend Summary
Calvert has seen limited use as a given name in the United States, maintaining a steady but low profile in popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Cal
- Calv
International Variants
- Calvert (English)
Famous people named Calvert
Calvert DeForest was an American actor known for his role as Larry 'Bud' Melman on 'Late Night with David Letterman.'.
Calvert Vaux was an English architect and landscape designer, known for co-designing Central Park in New York City.
Fictional characters named Calvert
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Calvert was first seen in the United States in 1902. Calvert has ranked as high as #885 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in Maryland, New York, California, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Calvert has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Calvert (1949)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1911 | 9 |
| 1912 | 14 |
| 1913 | 10 |
| 1914 | 26 |
| 1915 | 26 |
| 1916 | 20 |
| 1917 | 21 |
| 1918 | 21 |
| 1919 | 25 |
| 1920 | 27 |
| 1921 | 24 |
| 1922 | 28 |
| 1923 | 25 |
| 1924 | 31 |
| 1925 | 22 |
| 1926 | 23 |
| 1927 | 22 |
| 1928 | 12 |
| 1929 | 22 |
| 1930 | 19 |
| 1931 | 15 |
| 1932 | 16 |
| 1933 | 23 |
| 1934 | 15 |
| 1935 | 12 |
| 1936 | 23 |
| 1937 | 17 |
| 1938 | 21 |
| 1939 | 25 |
| 1940 | 27 |
| 1941 | 16 |
| 1942 | 15 |
| 1943 | 14 |
| 1944 | 15 |
| 1945 | 16 |
| 1946 | 19 |
| 1947 | 18 |
| 1948 | 20 |
| 1949 | 26 |
| 1950 | 24 |
| 1951 | 19 |
| 1952 | 12 |
| 1953 | 22 |
| 1954 | 29 |
| 1955 | 27 |
| 1956 | 26 |
| 1957 | 22 |
| 1958 | 29 |
| 1959 | 23 |
| 1960 | 18 |
| 1961 | 24 |
| 1962 | 12 |
| 1963 | 15 |
| 1964 | 20 |
| 1965 | 21 |
| 1966 | 17 |
| 1967 | 25 |
| 1968 | 21 |
| 1969 | 26 |
| 1970 | 18 |
| 1971 | 18 |
| 1972 | 18 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 19 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 20 |
| 1983 | 13 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 5 |