Calder
- Pronunciation
- [Cal-der]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- From The Stony River
- Origin
- Celtic
Calder Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,070 baby boys have been named Calder. The name peaked in 2016 with 120 US births that year (rank #1444). In 2024, ranked #1991 nationally — 547 places below its 2016 peak.
Top States for Calder
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Calder births are: California (192), New York (82), Texas (70).
Other Celtic-Origin Names Like Calder
If you like Calder's Celtic origin, consider these related names: Adair, Adsaluta, Aengus, Ahearn, Aife. Browse all Celtic names →
6-Letter Names Starting with C
Names with Calder's exact length and starting letter: Cadell, Cadena, Cadhla, Cadman, Cadmon.
Quick Facts About Calder
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Compare Calder to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Calder against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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