UK boy's name
Kalup
A unique invented name, possibly blending "Kalah" meaning bride with "up".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kalup is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kalup popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4527, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2009 to 2009. 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.
Kalup is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Kalup. 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 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kalup ranked #4527 for boys in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 3 boys were registered as Kalup.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kalup as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4527
2009
Births in 2009
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Kalup mean?
The name Kalup has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, dating back to around the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "kalyāṇa," which means "auspicious," "fortunate," or "blessed." This name was commonly given to boys born during auspicious times or under favorable astrological circumstances.
Kalup has been mentioned in various ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, including the Vedas and the Puranas. It was a popular name among the Brahmin caste in ancient India, often associated with scholars, priests, and intellectuals.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kalup can be found in the Mahabharata, the epic Sanskrit poem composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE. In this text, Kalup is mentioned as the name of a sage who imparted wisdom and guidance to the Pandava princes.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kalup. One of the most famous was Kalup Bhatt (1148-1224), a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry and calculus.
Another prominent figure was Kalup Chandra Bhattacharya (1838-1914), a Bengali writer, and social reformer who played a crucial role in the Bengal Renaissance movement of the 19th century.
In the realm of spirituality, Kalup Sahib (1663-1734) was a revered Sikh saint and poet known for his devotional compositions and teachings on divine love and service.
During the Indian independence movement, Kalup Chandra Dey (1896-1975) was a prominent Bengali revolutionary who fought against British colonial rule and served as a member of the Indian National Congress.
More recently, Kalup Linzer (born 1977) is an American contemporary artist known for his unique blend of video art, performance, and social commentary, often exploring themes of identity and cultural representation.
While the name Kalup has its roots in ancient India, it has transcended cultural boundaries and gained recognition across various regions and time periods, with individuals bearing this name leaving their mark in various fields, from mathematics and literature to spirituality and social activism.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Kalup by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kalup 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4527 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Kalup: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kalup in the UK right now?
In 2009, Kalup was ranked #4527 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kalup most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 3 babies registered as Kalup in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kalup?
A unique invented name, possibly blending "Kalah" meaning bride with "up".
How many people are called Kalup in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Kalup across the 1 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.