Kalman Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Kalman means 'strong, firm'.
Meaning of the Name Kalman
Kalman is a Hebrew name meaning 'strong, firm'. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'kālōm', which means 'to be firm' or 'to be steadfast'. The name has biblical origins and is associated with strength and resilience. Kalman is commonly used in Jewish communities and is often given to boys as a traditional Hebrew name.
Popularity of the Name Kalman
The popularity for the name Kalman peaked in popularity in the year 2017 with 26 births, which ranked number 9,032 out of 30,076 unique names for that year. Kalman had the most male births in 2017 with 26, which ranked number 3,990 out of 14,245 male names. The number of births for the name Kalman has declined sharply over the last ten years from 17 births to 14 births, a decline of -17.65%. Among males, Kalman has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 17 births to 14 births, a decline of -17.65%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kalman
- 20 Year Trend of Kalman: 55.56%
- 10 Year Trend of Kalman: -17.65%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Kalman: -17.65%
Popularity of Kalman by State
For males, Kalman was most popular in Northeastern states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 6 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Kalman. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 | 1587 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Kalman
- Total Births of Kalman: 14 (-1.92%)
- Male Births of Kalman: 14 (-1.92%)
Given the downward trend of Kalman over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.92% decrease in total births, for a total of 14 births in 2024. Male births for Kalman have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 14 male births in 2024, a decrease of -1.92%.