Calvin Lema

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Calvin Lema — French
173K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Calvin Lema is a name that combines French origins. The first name Calvin is a masculine given name of French origin. Calvin is a masculine given name. It has been particularly popular among French Protestants, who may be baptized as John Calvin, theologian, Protestant reformer and proponent of Calvinism, although in the judgement of the Oxford Dictionary of First Names, the modern given name "owes its popularity as much to the New York fashion designer Calvin Klein [b. 1942] as to the theologian". The surname Lema: Lema, California, former Pomo settlement in Mendocino County Lake Eustis Museum of Art (LEMA), Florida Monte Lema, a mountain between Switzerland and Italy Sierra de Lema, a mountain range in Bolívar state, Venezuela Lema Fracture Zone, next to the Vema fracture zone in the Atlantic Ocean People with the surname Chris Lema (born 1995), an American soccer player Cristian Lema (born 1990), an Argentine footballer Elieshi Lema (born 1949), a Tanzanian writer Godbless Lema (born 1976), a Tanzanian politician Nino Lema, Benigno 'Nino' Lema Mejuto (born 1964), a Spanish retired footballer Ray Lema, . Calvin is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 173K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Calvin reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Calvin

French

Calvin is a masculine given name. It has been particularly popular among French Protestants, who may be baptized as John Calvin, theologian, Protestant reformer and proponent of Calvinism, although in the judgement of the Oxford Dictionary of First Names, the modern given name "owes its popularity as much to the New York fashion designer Calvin Klein [b. 1942] as to the theologian".

Surname: Lema

Spanish

Lema, California, former Pomo settlement in Mendocino County Lake Eustis Museum of Art (LEMA), Florida Monte Lema, a mountain between Switzerland and Italy Sierra de Lema, a mountain range in Bolívar state, Venezuela Lema Fracture Zone, next to the Vema fracture zone in the Atlantic Ocean People with the surname Chris Lema (born 1995), an American soccer player Cristian Lema (born 1990), an Argentine footballer Elieshi Lema (born 1949), a Tanzanian writer Godbless Lema (born 1976), a Tanzanian politician Nino Lema, Benigno 'Nino' Lema Mejuto (born 1964), a Spanish retired footballer Ray Lema, .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Calvin is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Calvin by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Calvin Lema

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Calvin Lema:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

22
Personality Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Calvin?
The first name Calvin originates from French. Calvin is a masculine given name. It has been particularly popular among French Protestants, who may be baptized as John Calvin, theologian, Protestant reformer and proponent of Calvinism, although in the judgement of the Oxford Dictionary of First Names, the modern given name "owes its popularity as much to the New York fashion designer Calvin Klein [b. 1942] as to the theologian".
When was Calvin most popular?
The name Calvin reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Lema?
The surname Lema originates from Spanish. Lema, California, former Pomo settlement in Mendocino County Lake Eustis Museum of Art (LEMA), Florida Monte Lema, a mountain between Switzerland and Italy Sierra de Lema, a mountain range in Bolívar state, Venezuela Lema Fracture Zone, next to the Vema fracture zone in the Atlantic Ocean People with the surname Chris Lema (born 1995), an American soccer player Cristian Lema (born 1990), an Argentine footballer Elieshi Lema (born 1949), a Tanzanian writer Godbless Lema (born 1976), a Tanzanian politician Nino Lema, Benigno 'Nino' Lema Mejuto (born 1964), a Spanish retired footballer Ray Lema, .
What are the origins of the name Calvin Lema?
The name Calvin Lema combines two different traditions: the first name Calvin has French roots, while the surname Lema originates from Spanish.
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