Kalven
boy nameKalven entered the US charts in 1998, peaked at #6001 in 2012, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1998–2025
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rank today
#6001
peak (2012)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #9631 |
| 2000s | #8652 |
| 2010s | #9838 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Kalven are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kalven alive today was born around 2009, making them about 16 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kalven in 2025?
- Kalven is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Kalven most popular?
- Kalven peaked in 2012, reaching #6001 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kalven with classmates?
- Kalven will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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