Kelvin
Kelvin is of Scottish origin, derived from a river name near Glasgow, meaning 'narrow water.' It also carries scientific associations with Lord Kelvin, the physicist after whom the temperature scale is named.
Current Popularity
#1080 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most English-speaking countries
- •Strong scientific association appeals to STEM-minded parents
- •Less common than Kevin, offering a distinctive alternative
- •Works well in both professional and casual settings
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Lord Kelvin (William Thomson)
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Kelvin Gastelum
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Statistics
51,334
Total births since 1880
1961
Peak year
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