Kalonji
boy nameKalonji entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #2751 in 1975, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1971–2025
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rank today
#2751
peak (1975)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #3890 |
| 1990s | #7349 |
| 2000s | #9785 |
| 2010s | #12145 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Kalonji are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kalonji alive today was born around 1993, making them about 32 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kalonji in 2025?
- Kalonji is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Kalonji most popular?
- Kalonji peaked in 1975, reaching #2751 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kalonji with classmates?
- Kalonji will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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