Total births
325
Unisex name · since 1977
Kalle
325 babies named Kalle in U.S. Social Security records since 1977, with the highest year being 1998. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 325
- total births
- 1977–2013
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
Kalle sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 325 recorded since 1977.
Social Security Administration records show Kalle recorded 325 times among girls since 1977, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2013.
- 325 total births
- 1977–2013 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
325 girls have been named Kalle since 1977, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2013.
- 325
- total births
- 1977–2013
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Kalle was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
39 babies were named Kalle in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
Kalle's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kalle's SSA record in two at 1997 and the more recent half accounts for 66% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 34%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1977, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1998 peak of 39, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kalle at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
1998
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Kalle popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2013
- Peak year (1998)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Kalle popularity over time - boys
33 total births recorded since 1989 (Kalle as boys' name)
Kalle by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kalle's strongest decade.
123 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Kalle births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
- 1980s 47
1980s
47 births
- 1990s
1990s
123 births
- 2000s
2000s
121 births
- 2010s 23
2010s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 123 births (38% of all-time use).
Kalle by state
Where Kalle concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 6 | 1.8% |
Ohio share of Kalle's total US births 1.8%
6 of 325 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kalle? ▼
Kalle has been given to 325 babies in the U.S. since 1977, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2013. 39 babies were born in 1998, its single highest year.
When was Kalle most popular? ▼
Kalle was most popular in the 1990s decade with 123 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
Where is Kalle most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kalle are Ohio (6 births).
Is Kalle a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kalle is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 325 births, and as a boy's name it has 33 births.
How long has the name Kalle been used? ▼
Records for Kalle go back to 1977, giving 37 years of history through 2013.
What names are similar to Kalle? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kali, Kaleigh, Kaley, Kaliyah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kalle's data
- Kalle's decade-level peak was the 1990s (123 total births); usage has since declined to 23 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Ohio records the most Kalles (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio 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 Kalle
Nearby Names Like Kalle
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kalle
Kali Girl
#295 32,527 births
Kaleigh Girl
#2761 16,244 births
Kaley Girl
#2705 13,682 births
Kaliyah Girl
#442 12,946 births
Kallie Girl
#846 12,683 births
Compare Kalle side by side: Kalle vs Kali Kalle vs Kaleigh Kalle vs Kaley
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1977–2013 (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. "Kalle: Baby Name Since 1977 - 325 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kalle. 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 Kalle 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 July 2026.