Boy · #7,117 in 2026

Kalmen

Name: Popularity of the name Kalmen in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kalmen, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,117

Peak Rank

#6,035 (2018)

Total Babies

147

5-Yr Trend

-6%

2004

First Year

2026

Last Year

2018

Peak Year

#6035

Peak Rank

147

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kalmen

Kalmen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2004, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 14 Kalmens were born — ranking #6,035 that year. As of 2026, Kalmen ranks #7,117 for baby boys with 10 births, gradually falling (-6%). In total, more than 147 Kalmens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Kalmen

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kalmen is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Kolman
Kollman
Kallman
Coleman
Colman
Kalman
Kelman
Coalman
Kuhlman
Cullman
Kohlman
Kellman

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kalmen

What does the name Kalmen mean?

Kalmen is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2004. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kalmen in 2026?

In 2026, Kalmen ranks #7,117 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Kalmen most popular?

Kalmen reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #6,035 that year with 14 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Kalmen most popular?

Kalmen has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kalmen.

Is Kalmen a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kalmen is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Kalmen?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kalmen include Ezel, Tank, Danil. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kalmen

Kalmen is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 147 births in the dataset. Kalmen's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #6,035. Use the chart and map above to compare Kalmen's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.