Calder Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAL-der / /ˈkɔːldər/Scottish; English
Meaning
Scottish: from the stony river; English: a place name
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Calder has Scottish origins, derived from a place name meaning 'stony river'. It is also found in English contexts, often associated with geographical features. The name has been used in various forms throughout history, reflecting its roots in both Scottish and English cultures.
Trend Summary
Calder has seen a steady but low level of popularity in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Calder
International Variants
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Famous people named Calder
Calder Marshall was a Scottish poet known for his contributions to Scottish literature.
Fictional characters named Calder
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Calder was first seen in the United States in 1980. Calder has ranked as high as #1303 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Washington, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Calder has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Calder (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 8 | |
| NY | 7 | |
| WA | 5 | |
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 19 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 23 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 26 |
| 1994 | 21 |
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 24 |
| 1999 | 26 |
| 2000 | 34 |
| 2001 | 28 |
| 2002 | 38 |
| 2003 | 40 |
| 2004 | 57 |
| 2005 | 39 |
| 2006 | 62 |
| 2007 | 39 |
| 2008 | 64 |
| 2009 | 65 |
| 2010 | 65 |
| 2011 | 77 |
| 2012 | 65 |
| 2013 | 70 |
| 2014 | 87 |
| 2015 | 79 |
| 2016 | 120 |
| 2017 | 106 |
| 2018 | 98 |
| 2019 | 84 |
| 2020 | 86 |
| 2021 | 80 |
| 2022 | 88 |
| 2023 | 113 |
| 2024 | 77 |