UK boy's name
Kalman
An English masculine name derived from the Hebrew name Kalman meaning "abundant colony".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kalman is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kalman popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4608, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 4 births.
This profile covers 22 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 1999 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 22 living people in the UK are called Kalman. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kalman ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 4 boys were registered as Kalman.
- • About 22 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kalman as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4608
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2018
4 births
Estimated living
22
2026
Meaning
What does Kalman mean?
The name Kalman has its origins in the Hungarian language and culture, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the word "kálmán," which means "dove" or "messenger of peace." This name was particularly popular among the Hungarian nobility and royalty during the medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kalman is found in the 11th century, when Kalman the Book-Lover, also known as Coloman the Learned, ruled as King of Hungary from 1095 to 1116. He was known for his efforts to promote education and literacy among his subjects, and his reign marked a period of cultural and intellectual growth in the region.
The name Kalman also appears in religious texts and historical records from the Middle Ages. For example, it is mentioned in the Gesta Hungarorum, a 13th-century chronicle that details the history of the Hungarian people and their leaders.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kalman. One such figure was Kalman Kandó (1869-1931), a Hungarian engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of electric locomotives and railway technology.
Another prominent Kalman was Kalman Kovacs (1926-1996), a Hungarian-American mathematician and statistician known for his work in probability theory and stochastic processes.
In the field of music, Kalman Bloch (1884-1959) was a Hungarian-born American composer and conductor who wrote several operettas and musical comedies during the early 20th century.
Kalman Heller (1911-1970) was a Hungarian-American painter and printmaker who played a significant role in the abstract expressionist movement and the development of modern art in the United States.
Finally, Kalman Mikszath (1847-1910) was a renowned Hungarian novelist and journalist, widely regarded as one of the most influential writers of his time, known for his satirical and realistic depictions of Hungarian society and culture.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Kalman, a name that has endured for centuries and continues to be used today, reflecting its rich cultural and historical significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kalman over time
The chart below shows babies named Kalman registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kalman, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kalman by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kalman was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4608 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4582 | 13 | 4 |
| 2000s | #3036 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2943 | 3 | 1 |
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- Kai 24,432
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- Kayden 8,305
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
FAQ
Kalman: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kalman in the UK right now?
In 2020, Kalman was ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kalman most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 4 babies registered as Kalman in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kalman?
An English masculine name derived from the Hebrew name Kalman meaning "abundant colony".
How many people are called Kalman in the UK?
A total of 22 babies have been registered as Kalman across the 7 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.