Boy nameCurrently #6,009 in the USSteady
Kalman
//ˈkælmən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20176 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kalman'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.
Kalman's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kalman |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1913 | 13 |
| 1914 | 25 |
| 1915 | 23 |
| 1916 | 16 |
| 1917 | 24 |
| 1918 | 14 |
| 1919 | 22 |
| 1920 | 19 |
| 1921 | 17 |
| 1922 | 13 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1924 | 16 |
| 1925 | 13 |
| 1926 | 16 |
| 1927 | 18 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1929 | 10 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1931 | 9 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1933 | 11 |
| 1935 | 9 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1937 | 12 |
| 1938 | 9 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1940 | 12 |
| 1941 | 16 |
| 1942 | 17 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1944 | 11 |
| 1945 | 11 |
| 1946 | 11 |
| 1947 | 12 |
| 1948 | 12 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1950 | 9 |
| 1951 | 12 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1955 | 11 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 12 |
| 1958 | 14 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1960 | 16 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 14 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1964 | 13 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 9 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 15 |
Kalman through the decades
- Kalman peaked in 2017, when 26 babies were named Kalman in the US.
- The 1910s were Kalman's strongest decade, averaging 18 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kalman has risen 22% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kalman currently ranks #6,009 in the US and is holding steady.