Total births
1,258
Boys' name · since 1912
Kalman
Kalman has 1,258 recorded births since 1912 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2017 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5675
- among boys today
- 1,258
- born since 1912
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
Kalman currently ranks #5675 among boys' names in America, with 1,258 babies recorded since 1912.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kalman has been recorded 1,258 times among boys since 1912, currently ranked #5675 nationally and more common than 60% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 2025.
- #5675 among boys today
- 1,258 born since 1912
- 2010s peak decade
- 60% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kalman is currently the #5675 boys' name in America, more common than 60% of boys - 1,258 born since 1912, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5675
- among boys today
- 1,258
- born since 1912
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
Kalman vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5675
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 60% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
13% of everyone ever named Kalman was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
26 babies were named Kalman in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Kalman compares
1,258 Top 27% higher than 73% of 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
Kalman's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kalman | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,258 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 26 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kalman's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kalman's SSA record in two at 1965 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1930, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2017 peak of 26, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kalman at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#5,675
Active since
1912
Kalman popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 114 years of records
Kalman by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kalman's strongest decade.
166 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 13% of all-time use.
Kalman births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
144 births
- 1920s
1920s
138 births
- 1930s
1930s
75 births
- 1940s
1940s
114 births
- 1950s
1950s
92 births
- 1960s
1960s
83 births
- 1970s 59
1970s
59 births
- 1980s 51
1980s
51 births
- 1990s
1990s
83 births
- 2000s
2000s
137 births
- 2010s
2010s
166 births
- 2020s
2020s
116 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 166 births (13% of all-time use).
How Kalman compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Kalman's total volume
Kalman vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kalman by state
Where Kalman concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 361 | 28.7% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 36 | 2.9% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 29 | 2.3% |
New York share of Kalman's total US births 28.7%
Even split
361 of 1,258 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kalman? ▼
Kalman has been given to 1,258 babies in the U.S. since 1912, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #5675 as of the latest data. 26 babies were born in 2017, its single highest year.
When was Kalman most popular? ▼
Kalman was most popular in the 2010s decade with 166 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Kalman most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kalman are New York (361 births), New Jersey (36 births), Pennsylvania (29 births).
How long has the name Kalman been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kalman since 1912 -- 114 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Kalman? ▼
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 Kalman's data
- Kalman's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (166 total births) through the 2020s (116) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Kalmans (361 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Kalman
Nearby Names Like Kalman
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kalman
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 Kalman side by side: Kalman vs Kaleb Kalman vs Kale Kalman vs Kalvin
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kalman
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, 1912–2025 (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. "Kalman: #5675 Boys' Name - 1,258 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kalman. 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 Kalman 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.