Kalli
Every Kalli since 1952 — 5,317 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kalli
Kalli is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,974 in 2025 with 56 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1952, 5,317 American babies have been named Kalli. Its peak came in 2007, when 259 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Kalli stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kalli year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 56 | #2,974 |
| 2024 | 46 | #3,427 |
| 2023 | 55 | #3,034 |
| 2022 | 57 | #2,945 |
| 2021 | 48 | #3,317 |
| 2020 | 66 | #2,586 |
| 2019 | 73 | #2,442 |
| 2018 | 78 | #2,350 |
| 2017 | 105 | #1,924 |
| 2016 | 91 | #2,137 |
| 2015 | 101 | #1,977 |
| 2014 | 116 | #1,780 |
| 2013 | 119 | #1,740 |
| 2012 | 165 | #1,400 |
| 2011 | 165 | #1,385 |
| 2010 | 154 | #1,473 |
| 2009 | 171 | #1,389 |
| 2008 | 207 | #1,225 |
| 2007 | 259 | #1,022 |
| 2006 | 160 | #1,419 |
| 2005 | 133 | #1,540 |
| 2004 | 146 | #1,423 |
| 2003 | 146 | #1,378 |
| 2002 | 160 | #1,245 |
| 2001 | 146 | #1,318 |
| 2000 | 150 | #1,290 |
| 1995 | 134 | #1,264 |
| 1990 | 142 | #1,200 |
| 1985 | 53 | #2,031 |
| 1980 | 19 | #4,055 |
| 1975 | 19 | #3,559 |
| 1970 | 13 | #4,350 |
| 1965 | 5 | #6,963 |
| 1960 | 7 | #5,414 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kalli in 2025?
Kalli ranked #2,974 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 56 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kalli?
5,317 babies have been named Kalli in the United States since 1952, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kalli most popular?
Kalli peaked in 2007, when 259 newborns received the name.
Is Kalli a boy or girl name?
Kalli is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kalli rising or falling?
Kalli is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.