Calvert, derived from Old French 'Calvestre', meaning 'valorous' or 'bold', is an uncommon given name of Norman origin. It was initially used as a surname before evolving into a first name in the 19th century. Calvert is associated with the prominent Calvert family, who were early settlers and founders of Maryland, USA. The name has since been popularized by figures such as actor Calvert DeForest, known for his role as Larry 'Bud' Melman on David Letterman's shows.
Based on the provided statistics for the name Calvert from 1902 to 2023, there is a clear trend of fluctuating popularity over time. The name's peak popularity occurred around the late 1950s to early 1960s, with a total of 29 births recorded in both 1958 and 1959. However, since the mid-1970s, the number of annual births for this name has significantly declined, reaching as low as 5 births in several recent years (2016, 2019, 2021). Overall, a total of 1690 births were recorded over the entire period.