Kalil
Every Kalil since 1977 — 1,325 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kalil
Kalil is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,309 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 1,325 American babies have been named Kalil. Its peak came in 2000, when 61 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 Kalil stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kalil year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #5,309 |
| 2024 | 22 | #4,633 |
| 2023 | 21 | #4,806 |
| 2022 | 17 | #5,537 |
| 2021 | 24 | #4,308 |
| 2020 | 25 | #4,082 |
| 2019 | 21 | #4,706 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5,205 |
| 2017 | 24 | #4,273 |
| 2016 | 30 | #3,644 |
| 2015 | 22 | #4,472 |
| 2014 | 27 | #3,845 |
| 2013 | 26 | #3,907 |
| 2012 | 35 | #3,205 |
| 2011 | 29 | #3,651 |
| 2010 | 37 | #3,110 |
| 2009 | 51 | #2,503 |
| 2008 | 49 | #2,564 |
| 2007 | 51 | #2,493 |
| 2006 | 54 | #2,335 |
| 2005 | 61 | #2,049 |
| 2004 | 53 | #2,203 |
| 2003 | 52 | #2,142 |
| 2002 | 61 | #1,856 |
| 2001 | 58 | #1,903 |
| 2000 | 61 | #1,791 |
| 1995 | 46 | #1,873 |
| 1990 | 15 | #3,872 |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,070 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kalil in 2025?
Kalil ranked #5,309 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kalil?
1,325 babies have been named Kalil in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kalil most popular?
Kalil peaked in 2000, when 61 newborns received the name.
Is Kalil a boy or girl name?
Kalil is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kalil rising or falling?
Kalil has been roughly stable over the past decade.