How Many People Are Named Colvin?
Complete statistics for the name Colvin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Colvin is a rare name with roots in English surnames, making it very uncommon today. Only 689 people named Colvin live in the US, which means 1 in 478,881 Americans have this name. The majority of people named Colvin are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and optimism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 53All 1,035 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Colvin Through the Generations
Colvin, a name that has seen its peak in 2007 with 26 births, has been on a slow decline since then. With an average age of 53, the name skews older, as 44% of those named Colvin are over 60. This trend suggests that while the name is still around, it's becoming less popular among younger generations, possibly due to its traditional roots and less frequent usage in recent years.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Colvin's English surname roots
📄 About the Name Colvin
How Many People Have the Name Colvin?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 21,611 people in the United States currently share the name Colvin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 15,337 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Colvin a Common or Rare Name?
Colvin is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Colvin Mean?
Colvin means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English surname origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Colvin in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Colvin Most Popular?
The name Colvin reached peak popularity in 2007, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Colvin?
Approximately 21,611 people named Colvin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 21,611. That works out to roughly 1 in 15,337 Americans.
Is Colvin a rare name?
Colvin is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 15,337 Americans has this name.
What does the name Colvin mean?
Colvin means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English surname origins.
Is Colvin more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Colvin are male and 0% are female.
When was Colvin most popular?
Colvin peaked in 2007 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.