The nameKalman
Kalman is a Hungarian and Jewish name with several roots.
- Boy's name
- Hungarian and Yiddish
Meaning
In Hungarian Kálmán is linked to Saint Coloman. In Yiddish Kalman comes from Kalonymus, "beautiful name".
Origin
Hungarian and Yiddish.
History
King Coloman, Kálmán in Hungarian, ruled Hungary around 1100. In the United States the name reached 1174th place in 1914.
Popularity of the name Kalman
Kalman in the United States
Kalman was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 166 births over the decade, 13% of all recorded babies named Kalman. Its rise began around 1912, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Kalman in the United States were born before 1964, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kalman mean?
In Hungarian Kálmán is linked to Saint Coloman. In Yiddish Kalman comes from Kalonymus, "beautiful name".
What is the origin of the name Kalman?
Hungarian and Yiddish.
Is Kalman a girl's or a boy's name?
Kalman is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Kalman?
In 2024, Kalman was the 6039th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 15 births.