Calder
Every Calder since 1980 — 2,203 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Calder
Calder is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,731 in 2025 with 94 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 2,203 American babies have been named Calder. Its peak came in 2016, when 120 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Calder stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Calder 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 | — | — | 94 | #1,731 |
| 2024 | — | — | 78 | #1,987 |
| 2023 | — | — | 113 | #1,549 |
| 2022 | — | — | 88 | #1,829 |
| 2021 | — | — | 80 | #1,904 |
| 2020 | 5 | #15,565 | 86 | #1,768 |
| 2019 | — | — | 84 | #1,817 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,118 | 98 | #1,648 |
| 2017 | — | — | 107 | #1,532 |
| 2016 | — | — | 120 | #1,444 |
| 2015 | 6 | #14,846 | 79 | #1,856 |
| 2014 | — | — | 87 | #1,732 |
| 2013 | — | — | 70 | #1,971 |
| 2012 | 7 | #13,762 | 65 | #2,093 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,190 | 77 | #1,835 |
| 2010 | — | — | 65 | #2,071 |
| 2009 | — | — | 65 | #2,102 |
| 2008 | — | — | 64 | #2,127 |
| 2007 | — | — | 39 | #2,978 |
| 2006 | — | — | 62 | #2,107 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,265 | 39 | #2,758 |
| 2004 | — | — | 57 | #2,078 |
| 2003 | — | — | 40 | #2,549 |
| 2002 | — | — | 38 | #2,564 |
| 2001 | — | — | 28 | #3,154 |
| 2000 | — | — | 34 | #2,681 |
| 1995 | — | — | 20 | #3,322 |
| 1990 | — | — | 14 | #3,997 |
| 1985 | — | — | 13 | #3,432 |
| 1980 | — | — | 9 | #4,181 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Calder in 2025?
Calder ranked #1,731 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 94 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Calder?
2,203 babies have been named Calder in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Calder most popular?
Calder peaked in 2016, when 120 newborns received the name.
Is Calder a boy or girl name?
Calder is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Calder rising or falling?
Calder is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.