Boy nameCurrently #6,618 in the USFalling
Kalem
2 syllablesPeak year: 20175 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kalem'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.
Kalem's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kalem |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1977 | 15 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 17 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1989 | 23 |
| 1990 | 20 |
| 1991 | 24 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 25 |
| 1998 | 23 |
| 1999 | 20 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 23 |
| 2007 | 21 |
| 2008 | 28 |
| 2009 | 34 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2014 | 35 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 38 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2019 | 33 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 26 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 13 |
Kalem through the decades
- Kalem peaked in 2017, when 38 babies were named Kalem in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kalem has risen 8% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kalem currently ranks #6,618 in the US and is cooling off.