Declining since 2016, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Kaulder since 2016
Babies named Kaulder per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 84 |
| 2020s | 89 |
Meaning & origin
Kaulder is a strikingly rare masculine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2016, when it ranked 7,194th. That same year was also its peak, and since then its usage has steadily declined. As of the most recent data from 2025, the name still ranks 7,194th, with only about 1 in every 155,280 newborn boys receiving it. The name's origins are opaque; it may be an invented spelling influenced by surnames like Caulder, which derives from a Scottish place name meaning 'rocky water.' No top states have recorded significant usage, suggesting it has not gathered regional momentum. Kaulder fits within the modern trend of surname-style given names with a rugged, strong sound, but it remains an uncommon choice.
Kaulder first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2016, suggesting it is a recent coinage. It may be a respelling of the surname Caulder, which itself derives from the Scottish place name Calder (meaning 'rocky water'). Since 2016, usage has declined.
Sibling names for Kaulder
Names that share Kaulder's style, for a brother or sister.
