Total births
15
Boys' name · since 1923
Calmer
15 babies named Calmer in U.S. Social Security records since 1923, with the highest year being 1926. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 15
- total births
- 1923–1926
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
15 boys have been named Calmer since 1923, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Calmer has been recorded 15 times among boys since 1923, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1923 to 1926.
- 15 total births
- 1923–1926 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
15 boys have been named Calmer since 1923, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1926.
- 15
- total births
- 1923–1926
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Calmer was born in this single decade.
1926
Single peak year
8 babies were named Calmer in 1926 - its busiest year on record.
Calmer's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Calmer splits its recorded history at 1926: 53% of all births land in the more recent half, 47% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1923 (7 births) -- compare that against the 1926 peak of 8 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Calmer at a glance
Last recorded 1926Peak year
1926
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1923
Calmer popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1923–1926
- Peak year (1926)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 4 years of records
Calmer by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Calmer's strongest decade.
15 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Calmer births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 15 births (100% of all-time use).
Calmer by state
Where Calmer concentrates geographically, total births since 1923
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 6 | 40.0% |
Minnesota share of Calmer's total US births 40.0%
6 of 15 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Calmer? ▼
Since 1923, Social Security records show 15 babies named Calmer. The most recent recorded year was 1926. Its busiest year on record was 1926, with 8 births.
When was Calmer most popular? ▼
Calmer was most popular in the 1920s decade with 15 total births. The single peak year was 1926.
Where is Calmer most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Calmer are Minnesota (6 births).
How long has the name Calmer been used? ▼
Calmer has been recorded in Social Security data since 1923, spanning 4 years of data through 1926.
What names are similar to Calmer? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Caleb, Calvin, Callum, Callan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Calmer's data
- Minnesota records the most Calmers (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Calmer
Nearby Names Like Calmer
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Calmer
Caleb Boy
#49 324,350 births
Calvin Boy
#140 221,064 births
Callum Boy
#158 16,051 births
Callan Boy
#242 11,164 births
Callen Boy
#481 9,501 births
Compare Calmer side by side: Calmer vs Caleb Calmer vs Calvin Calmer vs Callum
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1923–1926 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Calmer: Baby Name Since 1923 - 15 Births, Peak 1926." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/calmer. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Calmer draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.