59,462births recorded
16Countries
2Variants
1962Peak · British Columbia
#834Sweden 2025
Kelvin is a boy name family recorded 59,462 times in 16 countries since 1912. It ranks highest today in Sweden (#834 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 1962, at 82.3 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Kelvin
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelvin | English | 51,855 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1034 | 1963 | ▼ 40 % |
| Kelvin | English | 1,895 | 🇫🇷 France | #1906 | 2006 | ▼ 73 % |
| Kelvin | English | 1,265 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #1355 | 1999 | ▼ 51 % |
| Kelvin | English | 1,136 | 🏴 England & Wales | #1538 | 1997 | ▼ 33 % |
| Kelvin | English | 611 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1962 | – |
| Kelvin | English | 324 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | – | 1998 | – |
| Kelvyn | English | 410 | 🇫🇷 France | #3729 | 2014 | ▼ 75 % |
| Kelvyn | English | 267 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 2008 | – |
| Kelvyn | English | 7 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 1987 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Kelvin ↔ Kelvyn — spelling variant
Questions about Kelvin
How popular is the name Kelvin?
In 2025 it ranked #834 in Sweden. Official registers record 59,462 births across 16 countries.
What is Kelvin in other languages?
Kelvyn (English).
When was Kelvin most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 1962, at 82.3 births per 100,000.
Is Kelvin a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Kelvin is a boy name.