Calvin Power

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Calvin Power — French
173K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Calvin Power 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 Power: Power is a surname. People with the surname Alison Power, American biologist Arthur Power (1889–1960), British admiral Arthur Mackenzie Power (1921–1984), British admiral Camilla Power (born 1976), British actress Carla Power (active 2022), American author Cat Power (born Charlyn Marshall 1972), singer Darrell Power (born 1968), Canadian musician Darren Power, Australian politician Ethel B. Power (1881–1969), architectural writer and editor Frederick Belding Power (1853–1927), American chemist F. 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: Power

English

Power is a surname. People with the surname Alison Power, American biologist Arthur Power (1889–1960), British admiral Arthur Mackenzie Power (1921–1984), British admiral Camilla Power (born 1976), British actress Carla Power (active 2022), American author Cat Power (born Charlyn Marshall 1972), singer Darrell Power (born 1968), Canadian musician Darren Power, Australian politician Ethel B. Power (1881–1969), architectural writer and editor Frederick Belding Power (1853–1927), American chemist F.

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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 Power

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 Power:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

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 Power?
The surname Power originates from English. Power is a surname. People with the surname Alison Power, American biologist Arthur Power (1889–1960), British admiral Arthur Mackenzie Power (1921–1984), British admiral Camilla Power (born 1976), British actress Carla Power (active 2022), American author Cat Power (born Charlyn Marshall 1972), singer Darrell Power (born 1968), Canadian musician Darren Power, Australian politician Ethel B. Power (1881–1969), architectural writer and editor Frederick Belding Power (1853–1927), American chemist F.
What are the origins of the name Calvin Power?
The name Calvin Power combines two different traditions: the first name Calvin has French roots, while the surname Power originates from English.
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