Calder
Calder is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Stream of cold water or rough waters.
Origin and history
Calder is a masculine name derived from a Scottish surname and place name meaning 'stream of cold water' or 'rough waters'. Traditionally used as an occupational or habitational surname, it gained usage as a given name in the United States. In recent years, it has seen a modest rise in popularity among parents seeking a classic, nature-inspired surname.
Popularity in the United States
2,166 babies in the United States have been named Calder since 1880. It ranks #2775 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1400.
States where it is most popular
- CA (32.1 %)
- NY (14.1 %)
- TX (13.6 %)
- WA (11.4 %)
- PA (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 114 |
| 1990-2000 | 195 |
| 2000-2010 | 466 |
| 2010-2019 | 852 |
| 2020-2029 | 539 |
Famous people named Calder
- Calder Willingham: Novelist, Screenwriter
Nicknames
Cal
Fun facts
- The name originally designated several rivers and locations in Scotland and Northern England.
- Although used as a surname, it is famously associated worldwide with the modern sculptor Alexander Calder.