Boy nameCurrently #6,008 in the USSteady
Kalev
2 syllablesPeak year: 20145 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kalev's meaning
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Kalev's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kalev |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 15 |
Kalev through the decades
- Kalev peaked in 2014, when 21 babies were named Kalev in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kalev has risen 27% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kalev currently ranks #6,008 in the US and is holding steady.