Total births
10
Boys' name · since 1974
Karvin
Karvin has 10 recorded births since 1974 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1974 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 10
- total births
- 1974–1990
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Karvin is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 10 have been recorded since 1974.
Social Security Administration records show Karvin recorded 10 times among boys since 1974, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 1990.
- 10 total births
- 1974–1990 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
10 boys have been named Karvin since 1974, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1990.
- 10
- total births
- 1974–1990
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Karvin was born in this single decade.
1974
Single peak year
5 babies were named Karvin in 1974 - its busiest year on record.
Karvin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Karvin splits its recorded history at 1990: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1974 (5 births).
Karvin at a glance
Last recorded 1990Peak year
1974
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Karvin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–1990
- Peak year (1974)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Karvin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Karvin's strongest decade.
5 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Karvin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 5 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Karvin? ▼
Since 1974, Social Security records show 10 babies named Karvin. The most recent recorded year was 1990. Its busiest year on record was 1974, with 5 births.
When was Karvin most popular? ▼
Karvin was most popular in the 1970s decade with 5 total births. The single peak year was 1974.
How long has the name Karvin been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Karvin since 1974 -- 17 years through the most recent 1990 data.
What names are similar to Karvin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Karl, Karter, Karson, Kareem, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Karvin's data
- Karvin's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (5 total births) through the 1990s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Karvin
Nearby Names Like Karvin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Karvin
Karl Boy
#1689 100,836 births
Karter Boy
#248 29,465 births
Karson Boy
#397 21,394 births
Kareem Boy
#675 18,161 births
Karim Boy
#820 6,886 births
Compare Karvin side by side: Karvin vs Karl Karvin vs Karter Karvin vs Karson
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1974–1990 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Karvin: Baby Name Since 1974 - 10 Births, Peak 1974." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/karvin. 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 Karvin 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 July 2026.