Culver, of Old English origin, is an uncommon yet distinctive given name for males. It derives from the word 'culf', meaning 'cold' or 'stony'. The name was traditionally given to children born in cold periods or regions with rocky terrain. In medieval England, it was often used as a nickname for someone who lived near a culvert, an artificial water channel. Culver has also been associated with the town of Culver City in California, which took its name from a rancher's family that settled there in the late 19th century. Today, the name Culver remains rare but offers a unique and strong-sounding option for parents seeking to give their child a distinctive identity.
The name Culver experienced varying popularity over the years, with peaks occurring in 1916 (12 births) and 2018 (10 births), but has seen more frequent use since 2013 compared to previous decades.