Total births
5,317
Girls' name · since 1952
Kalli
Since 1952, U.S. Social Security records show 5,317 babies named Kalli, peaking in 2007. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3413
- among girls today
- 5,317
- born since 1952
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Kalli is the #3413 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 5,317 recorded since 1952.
Social Security Administration records show Kalli recorded 5,317 times among girls since 1952, holding rank #3413 nationally today, ahead of 81% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1952 to 2025.
- #3413 among girls today
- 5,317 born since 1952
- 2000s peak decade
- 81% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kalli is currently the #3413 girls' name in America, more common than 81% of girls - 5,317 born since 1952, peaking in the 2000s.
- #3413
- among girls today
- 5,317
- born since 1952
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other girls
Kalli vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3413
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 81% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Kalli was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
259 babies were named Kalli in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Kalli compares
5,317 Top 13% higher than 87% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Kalli's all-time total is 14x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kalli | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 5,317 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 259 | 48 | 19,840 |
Kalli's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kalli splits its recorded history at 1992: 80% of all births land in the more recent half, 20% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1965 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2007 peak of 259 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kalli at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#3,413
Active since
1952
Kalli popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1952–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 259
- Annual births at peak, across 74 years of records
Kalli by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Kalli's strongest decade.
1,678 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Kalli births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 14
1950s
14 births
- 1960s 65
1960s
65 births
- 1970s 162
1970s
162 births
- 1980s 546
1980s
546 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,357 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,678 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,167 births
- 2020s 328
2020s
328 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 1,678 births (32% of all-time use).
How Kalli compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Kalli's total volume
Kalli vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kalli by state
Where Kalli concentrates geographically, total births since 1952
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 472 | 8.9% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 205 | 3.9% |
| #3 | California | | 197 | 3.7% |
| #4 | Utah | | 140 | 2.6% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 137 | 2.6% |
| #6 | Florida | | 129 | 2.4% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 120 | 2.3% |
| #8 | Wisconsin | | 94 | 1.8% |
Texas share of Kalli's total US births 8.9%
Even split
472 of 5,317 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 36 reporting states.
Kalli appears in 36 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kalli? ▼
5,317 babies have been named Kalli since 1952. It currently ranks #3413 among girls. The peak year was 2007 with 259 births.
When was Kalli most popular? ▼
Kalli was most popular in the 2000s decade with 1,678 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Kalli most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kalli are Texas (472 births), Minnesota (205 births), California (197 births).
How long has the name Kalli been used? ▼
Records for Kalli go back to 1952, giving 74 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Kalli? ▼
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 Kalli's data
- Kalli's decade-level peak was the 2000s (1,678 total births); usage has since declined to 328 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Kallis (472 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Kalli
Nearby Names Like Kalli
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kalli
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 Kalli side by side: Kalli vs Kali Kalli vs Kaleigh Kalli vs Kaley
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kalli
Silvana #3412
2,420 births · Peak 2007
Kristel #3414
2,992 births · Peak 1982
Yadira #3411
12,815 births · Peak 2005
Monet #3415
4,546 births · Peak 1997
Dru #3410
1,866 births · Peak 2004
Kimberlyn #3416
3,926 births · Peak 1993
Angeles #3409
3,421 births · Peak 2003
Daliah #3417
962 births · Peak 2019
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, 1952–2025 (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. "Kalli: #3413 Girls' Name - 5,317 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kalli. 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 Kalli 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.