Kalman
2 countries#4050 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kalman was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,258 births recorded 1912–2025 · currently #4050 · peaked in 2017 with 26 births
Most common in: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
22 births recorded 1999–2020 · peaked in 2018 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
22 births recorded 1999–2020 · peaked in 2018 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kalman’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5525 | — |
| 2007 | #5901 | ↓376 |
| 2008 | #5767 | ↑134 |
| 2009 | #5800 | ↓33 |
| 2010 | #5741 | ↑59 |
| 2011 | #5945 | ↓204 |
| 2012 | #5256 | ↑689 |
| 2013 | #6603 | ↓1347 |
| 2014 | #5252 | ↑1351 |
| 2015 | #4890 | ↑362 |
| 2016 | #4943 | ↓53 |
| 2017 | #3993 | ↑950 |
| 2018 | #6703 | ↓2710 |
| 2019 | #5813 | ↑890 |
| 2020 | #5451 | ↑362 |
| 2021 | #4494 | ↑957 |
| 2022 | #6147 | ↓1653 |
| 2023 | #4610 | ↑1537 |
| 2024 | #5659 | ↓1049 |
| 2025 | #4050 | ↑1609 |
Frequently asked questions about Kalman
Is Kalman a popular name?
Yes — Kalman currently ranks #4050 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kalman more common for boys or girls?
Kalman is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kalman most popular?
Kalman peaked in 2017 in United States, with 26 recorded births that year.
Is Kalman rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kalman’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #2045 in 1912 to #4050 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kalman?
At least 1,280 babies have been recorded with the name Kalman across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Kalman popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kalman appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Kalman?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kalman include Kaedyn, Kalan.
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