Calder
3 countries#1728 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Calder was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,203 births recorded 1980–2025 · currently #1728 · peaked in 2016 with 120 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Washington, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
66 births recorded 1996–2023 · peaked in 2012 with 6 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
39 births recorded 2010–2023 · peaked in 2022 with 6 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
27 births recorded 1996–2018 · peaked in 2005 with 5 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Calder’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2102 | — |
| 2007 | #2974 | ↓872 |
| 2008 | #2125 | ↑849 |
| 2009 | #2099 | ↑26 |
| 2010 | #2069 | ↑30 |
| 2011 | #1835 | ↑234 |
| 2012 | #2091 | ↓256 |
| 2013 | #1964 | ↑127 |
| 2014 | #1730 | ↑234 |
| 2015 | #1853 | ↓123 |
| 2016 | #1443 | ↑410 |
| 2017 | #1530 | ↓87 |
| 2018 | #1648 | ↓118 |
| 2019 | #1816 | ↓168 |
| 2020 | #1766 | ↑50 |
| 2021 | #1903 | ↓137 |
| 2022 | #1826 | ↑77 |
| 2023 | #1547 | ↑279 |
| 2024 | #1985 | ↓438 |
| 2025 | #1728 | ↑257 |
Frequently asked questions about Calder
Is Calder a popular name?
Yes — Calder currently ranks #1728 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Calder more common for boys or girls?
Calder is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Calder most popular?
Calder peaked in 2016 in United States, with 120 recorded births that year.
Is Calder rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Calder’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4134 in 1980 to #1728 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Calder?
At least 2,269 babies have been recorded with the name Calder across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Calder popular in more than one country?
Yes — Calder appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, Scotland, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Calder?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Calder include Bakari, Bentlee, Clinton, Draco.
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