Declining since 2022, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Kalmen since 2004
Babies named Kalmen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 60 |
| 2020s | 66 |
Meaning & origin
Kalmen is a rare Yiddish name, a variant of Kalman, and first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2004. It reached its peak rank of 8,910 in 2018, but has seen declining usage since 2022. Currently, the name is given to about 1 in every 213,510 boys, a testament to its uniqueness. The only state where Kalmen appeared with any frequency was New York, reflecting its roots in Jewish communities. As a relatively modern adoption in the U.S., Kalmen carries a strong sense of heritage while remaining largely off the beaten path.
Kalmen is a variant of Kalman, a Yiddish form of the Hebrew name Kalonymos, meaning 'good name'. Kalonymos was used among medieval Ashkenazi Jews and later evolved into Kalman in Yiddish-speaking communities. The name saw adoption in the United States among Jewish immigrant families and has been given to a small number of boys since the early 2000s.
Where Kalmen is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kally, Manny
Variants: Kalman, Kalmann
Sibling names for Kalmen
Names that share Kalmen's style, for a brother or sister.
