Kelvin Dimaggio

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Kelvin Dimaggio — English
51K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Kelvin Dimaggio is a name that combines English origins. The first name Kelvin is a masculine given name of English origin. Kelvin () is a masculine given name, ultimately derived from the title of William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin, who received a baronage named for the River Kelvin (the river flowing past the University of Glasgow) in 1892. Isolated use of Kelvin as a given name is recorded in England in the 1920s, and the name rises in popularity in the United States around 1950, according to the authors of the Oxford Dictionary of First Names possibly by association with the similar-sounding Kevin, which surged in popularity at about the same time, and may be further influenced by Calvin and Melvin. The surname Dimaggio: DiMaggio is an Italian surname. People with this name include: Three American-born brothers who all played in Major League Baseball as center fielders: Dom DiMaggio (1917–2009), Boston Red Sox (1940 to 1953) Joe DiMaggio (1914–1999), New York Yankees (1936 to 1951), elected to the Hall of Fame Vince DiMaggio (1912–1986), several teams (1937 to 1946) Daniel DiMaggio (born 2003), American actor John DiMaggio (born 1968), American voice actor and comedian Paul DiMaggio (born 1951), American sociologist Peter DiMaggio, American engineer 3767 DiMaggio, a main-belt asteroid named for Joe DiMaggio Kelvin is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 51K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Kelvin reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Kelvin

English

Kelvin () is a masculine given name, ultimately derived from the title of William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin, who received a baronage named for the River Kelvin (the river flowing past the University of Glasgow) in 1892. Isolated use of Kelvin as a given name is recorded in England in the 1920s, and the name rises in popularity in the United States around 1950, according to the authors of the Oxford Dictionary of First Names possibly by association with the similar-sounding Kevin, which surged in popularity at about the same time, and may be further influenced by Calvin and Melvin.

Surname: Dimaggio

Italian

DiMaggio is an Italian surname. People with this name include: Three American-born brothers who all played in Major League Baseball as center fielders: Dom DiMaggio (1917–2009), Boston Red Sox (1940 to 1953) Joe DiMaggio (1914–1999), New York Yankees (1936 to 1951), elected to the Hall of Fame Vince DiMaggio (1912–1986), several teams (1937 to 1946) Daniel DiMaggio (born 2003), American actor John DiMaggio (born 1968), American voice actor and comedian Paul DiMaggio (born 1951), American sociologist Peter DiMaggio, American engineer 3767 DiMaggio, a main-belt asteroid named for Joe DiMaggio

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 50%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 13%
Canada 11%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Kelvin Dimaggio

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 Kelvin Dimaggio:

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 Kelvin?
The first name Kelvin originates from English. Kelvin () is a masculine given name, ultimately derived from the title of William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin, who received a baronage named for the River Kelvin (the river flowing past the University of Glasgow) in 1892. Isolated use of Kelvin as a given name is recorded in England in the 1920s, and the name rises in popularity in the United States around 1950, according to the authors of the Oxford Dictionary of First Names possibly by association with the similar-sounding Kevin, which surged in popularity at about the same time, and may be further influenced by Calvin and Melvin.
When was Kelvin most popular?
The name Kelvin reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Dimaggio?
The surname Dimaggio originates from Italian. DiMaggio is an Italian surname. People with this name include: Three American-born brothers who all played in Major League Baseball as center fielders: Dom DiMaggio (1917–2009), Boston Red Sox (1940 to 1953) Joe DiMaggio (1914–1999), New York Yankees (1936 to 1951), elected to the Hall of Fame Vince DiMaggio (1912–1986), several teams (1937 to 1946) Daniel DiMaggio (born 2003), American actor John DiMaggio (born 1968), American voice actor and comedian Paul DiMaggio (born 1951), American sociologist Peter DiMaggio, American engineer 3767 DiMaggio, a main-belt asteroid named for Joe DiMaggio
What are the origins of the name Kelvin Dimaggio?
The name Kelvin Dimaggio combines two different traditions: the first name Kelvin has English roots, while the surname Dimaggio originates from Italian.
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