Kal
4 countries#2304 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kal was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,256 births recorded 1947–2025 · currently #2304 · peaked in 2021 with 72 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Utah, Michigan, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
208 births recorded 1989–2022 · peaked in 2014 with 17 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
148 births recorded 1997–2021 · currently #2125 · peaked in 2013 with 13 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
57 births recorded 1989–2022 · peaked in 2014 with 6 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3 births recorded 2020–2020 · peaked in 2020 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kal’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #6460 | — |
| 2007 | #5661 | ↑799 |
| 2008 | #9019 | ↓3358 |
| 2009 | #6436 | ↑2583 |
| 2010 | #5047 | ↑1389 |
| 2011 | #6256 | ↓1209 |
| 2012 | #3530 | ↑2726 |
| 2013 | #4981 | ↓1451 |
| 2014 | #2063 | ↑2918 |
| 2015 | #2355 | ↓292 |
| 2016 | #2437 | ↓82 |
| 2017 | #2345 | ↑92 |
| 2018 | #2355 | ↓10 |
| 2019 | #2421 | ↓66 |
| 2020 | #2392 | ↑29 |
| 2021 | #2040 | ↑352 |
| 2022 | #2468 | ↓428 |
| 2023 | #2221 | ↑247 |
| 2024 | #2313 | ↓92 |
| 2025 | #2304 | ↑9 |
Frequently asked questions about Kal
Is Kal a popular name?
Yes — Kal currently ranks #2304 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kal more common for boys or girls?
Kal is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kal most popular?
Kal peaked in 2021 in United States, with 72 recorded births that year.
Is Kal rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kal’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3733 in 1947 to #2304 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kal?
At least 1,464 babies have been recorded with the name Kal across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Kal popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kal appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Kal?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kal include Jacobi, Joab, Lex.
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