How Many People Are Named Kal?
Complete statistics for the name Kal: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kal, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,140 people in the US today, making up 1 in 289,390 Americans. The majority of Kals are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony and balance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 22All 1,195 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2021Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kal Through the Generations
Kal emerged strongly in recent years, peaking in 2021 with 72 births. Today, the name's bearers are predominantly young, with 877 under 30, 194 aged 30-60, and only 124 over 60. This trend suggests Kal is a name increasingly favored by younger parents, contributing to its rising popularity among newborns.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kal's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kal
How Many People Have the Name Kal?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 183 people in the United States currently share the name Kal. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,811,198 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kal a Common or Rare Name?
Kal is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Kal Mean?
Kal means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kal in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Kal Most Popular?
The name Kal reached peak popularity in 2021, with 72 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Kal?
Approximately 183 people named Kal live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 183. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,811,198 Americans.
Is Kal a rare name?
Kal is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,811,198 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kal mean?
Kal means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kal more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Kal are male and 0% are female.
When was Kal most popular?
Kal peaked in 2021 with 72 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.