Calman
A masculine name, possibly derived from "calmus" meaning reed or sheath.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Calman. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Calman today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Calman births was 1928 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Calman. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Calman. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1928
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1928 SSA rank
#4,237
Tracked since 1928
Popularity
Calman: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Calman by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Calman during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Calman
The given name Calman originates from the Scottish Gaelic language and culture, with roots that can be traced back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Gaelic word "calma," which means "brave" or "courageous." The name's earliest usage can be found in ancient Scottish manuscripts and records dating back to the 12th century.
In the annals of Scottish history, one of the earliest notable figures bearing the name Calman was Calman of Argyll, a 13th-century Scottish warrior and chieftain. He was renowned for his bravery and leadership during the Wars of Scottish Independence against the English Crown.
Another historical figure of significance is Calman MacDonald, a 16th-century Scottish poet and scholar. He was celebrated for his contributions to the preservation of Gaelic literature and his poetic works that captured the essence of Scottish culture and heritage.
The name Calman also appears in religious texts and scriptures, particularly in the Scottish Gaelic translations of the Bible. In the Book of Psalms, the name is mentioned as a symbol of strength and courage in the face of adversity.
In the 17th century, Calman Stewart, a Scottish nobleman and military commander, gained renown for his exploits during the Thirty Years' War. He was celebrated for his bravery on the battlefield and his strategic acumen.
Moving into the 18th century, Calman Macleod, a Scottish philosopher and educator, left a lasting impact on the intellectual landscape of his time. His writings on ethics and moral philosophy were widely influential and earned him recognition among the great thinkers of the Scottish Enlightenment.
As the name Calman resonated with the ideals of courage and strength, it continued to be passed down through generations, appearing in various historical contexts and embodied by individuals who exemplified these qualities.
People
Calman + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Calman as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Calman: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Calman?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Calman going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Calman a common name?
We classify Calman as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Calman most popular?
The single biggest year for Calman was 1928, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Calman is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Calman in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Calman a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Calman in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Calman still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Calman in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Calman can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Calman?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.