Calder
boy name#1728 in 2025Calder entered the US charts in 1980, peaked at #1443 in 2016, ranks #1728 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1980–2025
#1728
rank today
#1443
peak (2016)
94
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #3922 |
| 1990s | #3508 |
| 2000s | #2505 |
| 2010s | #1798 |
| 2020s | #1793 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Calder has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 2,100 people named Calder are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Calder is a kid of about 11 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Calder in 2025?
- Calder ranks #1728 among US boy names in 2025, with 94 babies given the name.
- When was the name Calder most popular?
- Calder peaked in 2016, reaching #1443 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Calder with classmates?
- Calder will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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