Boy nameCurrently #2,349 in the USSteady
Kal
//ˈkæl//
1 syllablePeak year: 20213 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kal'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.
Kal's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kal |
|---|---|
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1957 | 11 |
| 1958 | 9 |
| 1959 | 14 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1961 | 9 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1963 | 9 |
| 1964 | 13 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 9 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 30 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 68 |
| 2015 | 55 |
| 2016 | 52 |
| 2017 | 55 |
| 2018 | 56 |
| 2019 | 55 |
| 2020 | 55 |
| 2021 | 72 |
| 2022 | 56 |
| 2023 | 64 |
| 2024 | 60 |
Kal through the decades
- Kal peaked in 2021, when 72 babies were named Kal in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kal has risen 178% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kal currently ranks #2,349 in the US and is holding steady.