Boy nameCurrently #1,991 in the USSteady
Calder
//ˈkɔldɜr//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20166 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Calder's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Calder's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Calder |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 19 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 23 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 26 |
| 1994 | 21 |
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 24 |
| 1999 | 26 |
| 2000 | 34 |
| 2001 | 28 |
| 2002 | 38 |
| 2003 | 40 |
| 2004 | 57 |
| 2005 | 46 |
| 2006 | 62 |
| 2007 | 39 |
| 2008 | 64 |
| 2009 | 65 |
| 2010 | 65 |
| 2011 | 83 |
| 2012 | 72 |
| 2013 | 70 |
| 2014 | 87 |
| 2015 | 85 |
| 2016 | 120 |
| 2017 | 106 |
| 2018 | 104 |
| 2019 | 84 |
| 2020 | 91 |
| 2021 | 80 |
| 2022 | 88 |
| 2023 | 113 |
| 2024 | 77 |
Calder through the decades
- Calder peaked in 2016, when 120 babies were named Calder in the US.
- The 2020s were Calder's strongest decade, averaging 90 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Calder has risen 45% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Calder currently ranks #1,991 in the US and is holding steady.