boy's name
Kalven
KAL-vin (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 129
Kalven is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2018 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2012, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1998.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kalven Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 64 |
| 2010s | 60 |
How Popular Is Kalven?
In 2018, Kalven was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kalven
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kalven Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kalven over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kalven
- English KAL-vin
Sibling Names for Kalven
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kalven — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kalven
How popular is the name Kalven?
In 2018, Kalven was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Kalven a girl's or a boy's name?
Kalven is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kalven?
Kalven has 2 syllables.
When was Kalven most popular?
Kalven peaked in 2012, when 14 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.