Calder
Boy name · Celtic · English · Gaelic · Scottish · Welsh
- US rank
- #1,728
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,443 in 2016
94 babies were named Calder in the US in 2025. It has climbed 38 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2005–2025
US births per million boys, 1980–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Calder you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 18,182 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Calder, 94 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Calder would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCalder first shows up in US birth records in 1980, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 45 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2016, when it reached #1,443.
- Then vs nowCalder is 3.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 57,803 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 18,182.
- TrendCalder has climbed 38 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,728. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedCalder is most popular in Utah, where it ranks #703, followed by Colorado (#756). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
About the name Calder
Calder is a boy name of Celtic, English and Gaelic origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-der”. US birth records list Calder for boys from 1980 to 2025, in 45 of those 46 years. Its best year was 2016, when it ranked #1,443 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,728, with 94 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesEnglish namesGaelic namesScottish namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.8 | 1,315,789 girls |
| 2010s | 1.4 | 699,301 girls |
| 2020s | 3.1 | 322,581 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6.1 | 163,934 boys |
| 1990s | 10 | 99,602 boys |
| 2000s | 23 | 42,937 boys |
| 2010s | 45 | 22,026 boys |
| 2020s | 52 | 19,212 boys |
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Calder
What is the origin of the name Calder?
Calder has Celtic, English, Gaelic, Scottish, Welsh roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Calder a boy or girl name?
Calder is a boy name.
How popular is the name Calder?
Calder ranked #1,728 for US boys in 2025, given to 94 babies. Its best year was 2016 (#1,443).