Kalle
Every Kalle since 1977 — 358 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kalle
Kalle is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1977, 358 American babies have been named Kalle — about 91% girls and 9% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1998, when 39 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kalle stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kalle year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | 6 | #11,399 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,531 | — | — |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,156 | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,136 | — | — |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,202 | 5 | #13,274 |
| 2009 | 8 | #13,026 | — | — |
| 2008 | 5 | #18,923 | — | — |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,768 | — | — |
| 2006 | 13 | #8,968 | — | — |
| 2005 | 14 | #8,095 | — | — |
| 2004 | 9 | #11,149 | — | — |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,230 | — | — |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,857 | — | — |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,522 | — | — |
| 2000 | 26 | #4,595 | — | — |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,267 | 5 | #9,585 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,986 | — | — |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,441 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,104 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Kalle
- Kalle Svensson Soccer player · 1925–2000
- Kalle Palander Skier · b. 1977
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kalle in 2025?
Kalle did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Kalle?
358 babies have been named Kalle in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kalle most popular?
Kalle peaked in 1998, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Kalle a boy or girl name?
Kalle is used for both: about 91% of babies named Kalle have been girls and 9% boys.
Is the name Kalle rising or falling?
Kalle is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kalle?
Well-known people named Kalle include Kalle Svensson (soccer player), Kalle Palander (skier).