Kalu
boy name#12008 in 2025Kalu entered the US charts in 2008, peaked at #8739 in 2020, ranks #12008 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2008–2025
#12008
rank today
#8739
peak (2020)
5
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #9871 |
| 2010s | #12287 |
| 2020s | #10343 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Kalu are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Kalu is a kid of about 5 — 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 Kalu in 2025?
- Kalu ranks #12008 among US boy names in 2025, with 5 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kalu most popular?
- Kalu peaked in 2020, reaching #8739 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kalu with classmates?
- Kalu will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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