Kalem Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Turkey
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Kalem means 'pen' or 'pencil' in Turkish.
Meaning of the Name Kalem
Kalem is a Turkish name that means 'pen' or 'pencil'. It is derived from the Turkish word 'Kalem' which refers to a writing instrument. The name Kalem has cultural significance in Turkey as it represents knowledge, creativity, and the power of words. It is a unique and meaningful name for boys.
Popularity of the Name Kalem
The popularity for the name Kalem peaked in popularity in the year 2017 with 38 births, which ranked number 6,978 out of 30,076 unique names for that year. Kalem had the most male births in 2017 with 38, which ranked number 3,064 out of 14,245 male names. The number of births for the name Kalem has increased over the last ten years from 24 births to 26 births, an increase of 8.33%. Among males, Kalem has increased in popularity over the last ten years from 24 births to 26 births, an increase of 8.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kalem
- 20 Year Trend of Kalem: 13.04%
- 10 Year Trend of Kalem: 8.33%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Kalem: 8.33%
Popularity of Kalem by State
For males, Kalem was most popular in Western states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 5 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Kalem. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | 2528 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Kalem
- Total Births of Kalem: 26 (0.80%)
- Male Births of Kalem: 26 (0.80%)
Given the upward trend of Kalem over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 0.80% increase in total births, for a total of 26 births in 2024. Male births for Kalem have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 26 male births in 2024, an increase of 0.80%.