Kalman
Kalman is a boy's name of Hungarian origin.
Meaning
Remainder, survivor, or quiet.
Origin and history
Kalman is a Hungarian name historically derived either from a Turkic title meaning 'remainder' or 'survivor', or as a variation of the Germanic name Coloman. It has a long royal history in Hungary and is occasionally used in the United States, particularly within Jewish and Central European heritage communities. SSA records show it as a rare, steady choice throughout U.S. history.
Popularity in the United States
1,258 babies in the United States have been named Kalman since 1880. It ranks #3440 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1811.
States where it is most popular
- NY (84.7 %)
- NJ (8.5 %)
- PA (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 144 |
| 1920-1930 | 138 |
| 1930-1940 | 75 |
| 1940-1950 | 114 |
| 1950-1960 | 92 |
| 1960-1970 | 83 |
| 1970-1980 | 59 |
| 1980-1990 | 51 |
| 1990-2000 | 83 |
| 2000-2010 | 137 |
| 2010-2019 | 166 |
| 2020-2029 | 116 |
Famous people named Kalman
- Kalman Brody: Painter, Artist
Fun facts
- King Coloman of Hungary (known as Könyves Kálmán or 'Coloman the Learned') ruled in the late 11th and early 12th centuries.
- The name developed along two distinct paths: a Turkic origin meaning 'remainder' and an Old High German root associated with calmness or quietness.