Total births
1,701
Boys' name · since 1902
Calvert
Since 1902, U.S. Social Security records show 1,701 babies named Calvert, peaking in 1924. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #12405
- among boys today
- 1,701
- born since 1902
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 13%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Calvert is the #12405 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,701 recorded since 1902.
Social Security Administration records show Calvert recorded 1,701 times among boys since 1902, holding rank #12405 nationally today, ahead of 13% of boys, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1902 to 2025.
- #12405 among boys today
- 1,701 born since 1902
- 1920s peak decade
- 13% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Calvert is currently the #12405 boys' name in America, more common than 13% of boys - 1,701 born since 1902, peaking in the 1920s.
- #12405
- among boys today
- 1,701
- born since 1902
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 13%
- more common than other boys
Calvert vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12405
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 13% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
14% of everyone ever named Calvert was born in this single decade.
1924
Single peak year
31 babies were named Calvert in 1924 - its busiest year on record.
How Calvert compares
1,701 Top 23% higher than 77% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Calvert's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Calvert | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,701 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 31 | 23 | 22,252 |
Calvert's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Calvert's full recorded timeline at 1965, 35% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 65% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1902, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1924 peak of 31 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Calvert at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1924
Current rank
#12,405
Active since
1902
Calvert popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1902–2025
- Peak year (1924)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 124 years of records
Calvert by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Calvert's strongest decade.
236 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 14% of all-time use.
Calvert births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
172 births
- 1920s
1920s
236 births
- 1930s
1930s
186 births
- 1940s
1940s
186 births
- 1950s
1950s
233 births
- 1960s
1960s
199 births
- 1970s
1970s
126 births
- 1980s
1980s
119 births
- 1990s
1990s
97 births
- 2000s 56
2000s
56 births
- 2010s 46
2010s
46 births
- 2020s 40
2020s
40 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 236 births (14% of all-time use).
How Calvert compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Calvert's total volume
Calvert vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Calvert by state
Where Calvert concentrates geographically, total births since 1902
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Maryland | | 62 | 3.6% |
| #2 | New York | | 11 | 0.6% |
| #3 | California | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #5 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.3% |
Maryland share of Calvert's total US births 3.6%
Even split
62 of 1,701 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Calvert? ▼
Since 1902, Social Security records show 1,701 babies named Calvert. Today it holds rank #12405 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1924, with 31 births.
When was Calvert most popular? ▼
Calvert was most popular in the 1920s decade with 236 total births. The single peak year was 1924.
Where is Calvert most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Calvert are Maryland (62 births), New York (11 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Calvert been used? ▼
Records for Calvert go back to 1902, giving 124 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Calvert? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Caleb, Calvin, Callum, Callan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Calvert's data
- Calvert's decade-level peak was the 1920s (236 total births); usage has since declined to 40 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Maryland records the most Calverts (62 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Maryland names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Calvert
Nearby Names Like Calvert
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Calvert
Caleb Boy
#49 324,350 births
Calvin Boy
#140 221,064 births
Callum Boy
#158 16,051 births
Callan Boy
#242 11,164 births
Callen Boy
#481 9,501 births
Compare Calvert side by side: Calvert vs Caleb Calvert vs Calvin Calvert vs Callum
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Calvert
Farrell #12404
4,355 births · Peak 1935
Paschal #12406
592 births · Peak 1926
Pate #12403
282 births · Peak 2003
Spence #12407
1,114 births · Peak 1970
Teddie #12402
1,458 births · Peak 1940
Orbin #12408
456 births · Peak 1916
Royden #12401
879 births · Peak 1918
Verlin #12409
3,812 births · Peak 1929
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1902–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Calvert: #12405 Boys' Name - 1,701 Births, Peak 1924." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/calvert. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Calvert draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.