Kalem
5 countries#8243 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kalem was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
965 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #8243 · peaked in 2017 with 38 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
364 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 1997 with 36 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
358 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #4789 · peaked in 1997 with 36 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
11 births recorded 2012–2018 · peaked in 2012 with 6 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3 births recorded 2011–2011 · peaked in 2011 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3 births recorded 1998–1998 · peaked in 1998 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kalem’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #4105 | — |
| 2007 | #4493 | ↓388 |
| 2008 | #3744 | ↑749 |
| 2009 | #3274 | ↑470 |
| 2010 | #4366 | ↓1092 |
| 2011 | #4822 | ↓456 |
| 2012 | #4131 | ↑691 |
| 2013 | #3582 | ↑549 |
| 2014 | #3154 | ↑428 |
| 2015 | #3591 | ↓437 |
| 2016 | #3681 | ↓90 |
| 2017 | #3071 | ↑610 |
| 2018 | #3891 | ↓820 |
| 2019 | #3426 | ↑465 |
| 2020 | #3570 | ↓144 |
| 2021 | #4362 | ↓792 |
| 2022 | #3995 | ↑367 |
| 2023 | #5075 | ↓1080 |
| 2024 | #6469 | ↓1394 |
| 2025 | #8243 | ↓1774 |
Frequently asked questions about Kalem
Is Kalem a popular name?
Yes — Kalem currently ranks #8243 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kalem more common for boys or girls?
Kalem is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kalem most popular?
Kalem peaked in 2017 in United States, with 38 recorded births that year.
Is Kalem rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kalem’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4634 in 1974 to #8243 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kalem?
At least 1,340 babies have been recorded with the name Kalem across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Kalem popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kalem appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Kalem?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kalem include Kamel.
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