1912Peak 19612025
Quick answers about Kelvin
How many people are named Kelvin?
An estimated 46,861 living Americans are named Kelvin.
How rare is Kelvin?
Kelvin is uncommon among babies today, with 214 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 84.4% from its 1961 peak.
How old is the typical Kelvin?
The median age of a living American named Kelvin is approximately 43 years, with most bearers falling between 27 and 59 years old.
Is Kelvin still popular?
Not especially. Kelvin has been declining since its 1961 peak and registered 214 births in 2025.
Diaspora map
Kelvin broke out in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, and Virginia (1954) and became over-represented in 19 states over 45 years.
Broke out: Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, and Virginia, 1954 · over-represented in 19 states over 45 years
Origin
≤5 yrs
≤15 yrs
16+ yrs
No breakout
