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Kelvin

male

Meaning

"Narrow Water"

Taken from the River Kelvin in Scotland, it gained broader recognition through Lord Kelvin and subsequent scientific and cultural references.

NatureNaturalUniqueRare

Popularity History of Kelvin

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1080Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Kelvin was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-113

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Kelvin

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Quick Facts

OriginScottish
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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