Total births
675
Boys' name · since 1981
Kalub
675 babies named Kalub in U.S. Social Security records since 1981, with the highest year being 2002. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 675
- total births
- 1981–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
Kalub sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 675 recorded since 1981.
Social Security Administration records show Kalub recorded 675 times among boys since 1981, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, 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 1981 to 2021.
- 675 total births
- 1981–2021 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
675 boys have been named Kalub since 1981, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2021.
- 675
- total births
- 1981–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Kalub was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
48 babies were named Kalub in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
Kalub's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kalub's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1987, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2002 peak of 48, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kalub at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
2002
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1981
Kalub popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2021
- Peak year (2002)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Kalub by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Kalub's strongest decade.
351 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Kalub births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 28
1980s
28 births
- 1990s
1990s
155 births
- 2000s
2000s
351 births
- 2010s 133
2010s
133 births
- 2020s 8
2020s
8 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 351 births (52% of all-time use).
How Kalub 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 Kalub's total volume
Kalub vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kalub by state
Where Kalub concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 46 | 6.8% |
| #2 | California | | 22 | 3.3% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.7% |
Texas share of Kalub's total US births 6.8%
Even split
46 of 675 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kalub? ▼
675 babies have been named Kalub since 1981. It was last recorded in 2021. The peak year was 2002 with 48 births.
When was Kalub most popular? ▼
Kalub was most popular in the 2000s decade with 351 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Kalub most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kalub are Texas (46 births), California (22 births), Michigan (5 births).
How long has the name Kalub been used? ▼
Records for Kalub go back to 1981, giving 41 years of history through 2021.
What names are similar to Kalub? ▼
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 Kalub's data
- Kalub's decade-level peak was the 2000s (351 total births); usage has since declined to 8 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Kalubs (46 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 Kalub
Nearby Names Like Kalub
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kalub
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 Kalub side by side: Kalub vs Kaleb Kalub vs Kale Kalub vs Kalvin
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Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1981–2021 (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. "Kalub: Baby Name Since 1981 - 675 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kalub. 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 Kalub 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.