Kelvin Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKEL-vin / /ˈkɛlvɪn/Scottish; English
Meaning
Scottish: narrow river; English: from the place of the river
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Kelvin is derived from the River Kelvin in Scotland. It gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly due to the influence of Lord Kelvin, a prominent physicist. The name is often associated with scientific achievement and innovation. It has been used in various cultural contexts, including literature and academia.
Trend Summary
Kelvin has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable rise in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kel
- Kelve
International Variants
- Kelvin (Spanish)
- Kelvyn (English)
Famous people named Kelvin
Kelvin Fletcher: An English actor and dancer recognized for his role in the television series 'Emmerdale'.
Kelvin Davis: A former New Zealand footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Kelvin Sampson: An American college basketball coach known for his successful coaching career.
Fictional characters named Kelvin
Kelvin (The Kelvin Timeline): A character in the 'Star Trek' franchise, representing an alternate timeline.
Kelvin (The Kelvin Scale): A character in educational materials that personifies the concept of absolute temperature.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kelvin was first seen in the United States in 1912. Kelvin has ranked as high as #434 nationally, which occurred in 1961, and has been most popular in New York, California, Georgia, Florida, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Kelvin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kelvin (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 21 | |
| CA | 18 | |
| TX | 16 | |
| NY | 14 | |
| MD | 11 | |
| PA | 11 | |
| GA | 9 | |
| TN | 8 | |
| IL | 7 | |
| LA | 7 | |
| VA | 7 | |
| WA | 7 | |
| OH | 7 | |
| AL | 6 | |
| AZ | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 6 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1924 | 10 |
| 1925 | 10 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1927 | 10 |
| 1928 | 12 |
| 1929 | 9 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1931 | 14 |
| 1932 | 9 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1934 | 23 |
| 1935 | 34 |
| 1936 | 37 |
| 1937 | 13 |
| 1938 | 16 |
| 1939 | 22 |
| 1940 | 21 |
| 1941 | 18 |
| 1942 | 21 |
| 1943 | 11 |
| 1944 | 14 |
| 1945 | 20 |
| 1946 | 21 |
| 1947 | 27 |
| 1948 | 33 |
| 1949 | 42 |
| 1950 | 139 |
| 1951 | 181 |
| 1952 | 260 |
| 1953 | 281 |
| 1954 | 441 |
| 1955 | 530 |
| 1956 | 757 |
| 1957 | 806 |
| 1958 | 770 |
| 1959 | 1,018 |
| 1960 | 1,298 |
| 1961 | 1,370 |
| 1962 | 1,326 |
| 1963 | 1,333 |
| 1964 | 1,257 |
| 1965 | 1,197 |
| 1966 | 1,079 |
| 1967 | 1,058 |
| 1968 | 998 |
| 1969 | 943 |
| 1970 | 912 |
| 1971 | 881 |
| 1972 | 885 |
| 1973 | 826 |
| 1974 | 766 |
| 1975 | 727 |
| 1976 | 733 |
| 1977 | 785 |
| 1978 | 752 |
| 1979 | 664 |
| 1980 | 613 |
| 1981 | 650 |
| 1982 | 726 |
| 1983 | 666 |
| 1984 | 688 |
| 1985 | 741 |
| 1986 | 715 |
| 1987 | 748 |
| 1988 | 793 |
| 1989 | 826 |
| 1990 | 870 |
| 1991 | 835 |
| 1992 | 796 |
| 1993 | 774 |
| 1994 | 749 |
| 1995 | 713 |
| 1996 | 677 |
| 1997 | 598 |
| 1998 | 698 |
| 1999 | 687 |
| 2000 | 657 |
| 2001 | 618 |
| 2002 | 659 |
| 2003 | 644 |
| 2004 | 631 |
| 2005 | 617 |
| 2006 | 632 |
| 2007 | 623 |
| 2008 | 606 |
| 2009 | 572 |
| 2010 | 497 |
| 2011 | 465 |
| 2012 | 473 |
| 2013 | 412 |
| 2014 | 366 |
| 2015 | 399 |
| 2016 | 336 |
| 2017 | 328 |
| 2018 | 281 |
| 2019 | 317 |
| 2020 | 242 |
| 2021 | 254 |
| 2022 | 254 |
| 2023 | 232 |
| 2024 | 201 |