Total births
144
Boys' name · since 2009
Kalet
144 babies named Kalet in U.S. Social Security records since 2009, with the highest year being 2023. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #3782
- among boys today
- 144
- born since 2009
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
Kalet currently ranks #3782 among boys' names in America, with 144 babies recorded since 2009.
Social Security Administration records show Kalet recorded 144 times among boys since 2009, holding rank #3782 nationally today, ahead of 74% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2009 to 2025.
- #3782 among boys today
- 144 born since 2009
- 2020s peak decade
- 74% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kalet is currently the #3782 boys' name in America, more common than 74% of boys - 144 born since 2009, peaking in the 2020s.
- #3782
- among boys today
- 144
- born since 2009
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
Kalet vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3782
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 74% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
78% of everyone ever named Kalet was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
41 babies were named Kalet in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Kalet compares
144 32th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kalet's all-time total is 61% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kalet | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 144 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 41 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kalet's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kalet splits its recorded history at 2021: 78% of all births land in the more recent half, 22% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 2013 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2023 peak of 41 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kalet at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#3,782
Active since
2009
Kalet popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2009–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Kalet popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 2023 (Kalet as girls' name)
Kalet by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Kalet's strongest decade.
113 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 78% of all-time use.
Kalet births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 7
2000s
7 births
- 2010s 24
2010s
24 births
- 2020s
2020s
113 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 113 births (78% of all-time use).
Kalet by state
Where Kalet concentrates geographically, total births since 2009
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 24 | 16.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 19 | 13.2% |
California share of Kalet's total US births 16.7%
Even split
24 of 144 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kalet? ▼
144 babies have been named Kalet since 2009. It currently ranks #3782 among boys. The peak year was 2023 with 41 births.
When was Kalet most popular? ▼
Kalet was most popular in the 2020s decade with 113 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Kalet most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kalet are California (24 births), Texas (19 births).
How long has the name Kalet been used? ▼
Records for Kalet go back to 2009, giving 17 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Kalet? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kaleb, Kale, Kalvin, Kalen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kalet's data
- California records the most Kalets (24 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Kalet
Nearby Names Like Kalet
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kalet
Kaleb Boy
#279 86,649 births
Kale Boy
#5270 7,379 births
Kalvin Boy
#1785 6,726 births
Kalen Boy
#2050 4,629 births
Kalel Boy
#1125 4,400 births
Compare Kalet side by side: Kalet vs Kaleb Kalet vs Kale Kalet vs Kalvin
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kalet
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, 2009–2025 (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. "Kalet: #3782 Boys' Name - 144 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kalet. 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 Kalet 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.