Calmer
One whose presence brings serenity and tranquility.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Calmer. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Calmer today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Calmer births was 1926 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Calmer. 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 Calmer. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1926
8 babies that year
Average age
-
1926 SSA rank
#3,162
Tracked since 1923
Popularity
Calmer: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Calmer 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 Calmer 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 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
Geography
Where Calmers live
Origin
Meaning and history of Calmer
Calmer is a name of uncertain origin, but it is believed to have roots in various ancient cultures and languages. One possible source is the Sanskrit word "kalma," which means "serene" or "peaceful." Another theory suggests that it may be derived from the Latin word "calmare," meaning "to soothe" or "to calm."
In ancient Greek mythology, there is a reference to a minor deity named Kalmer, who was associated with tranquility and serenity. However, the connection between this mythological figure and the modern name Calmer is unclear.
The earliest recorded use of the name Calmer can be traced back to the 12th century, when it appeared in historical records from various regions of Europe. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Calmer of Livonia, a 12th-century German knight who participated in the Northern Crusades.
In the 15th century, Calmer van der Noot was a prominent Flemish painter and architect known for his contributions to the Renaissance art movement. He lived from approximately 1420 to 1490.
Another notable figure with the name Calmer was Calmer Eriksson, a 16th-century Swedish naval officer and explorer. He was born around 1550 and is known for his expeditions to the Arctic regions and his contributions to early cartography.
In the 18th century, Calmer Benson was an English poet and writer who lived from 1715 to 1772. He is best known for his pastoral poetry and his contributions to the literary movement of the time.
During the 19th century, Calmer Hartmann was a German composer and music theorist who lived from 1829 to 1897. He was renowned for his compositions for piano and his influential writings on music theory and harmony.
While the name Calmer has been used across various cultures and time periods, it has remained relatively uncommon throughout history. However, its association with concepts of serenity, tranquility, and calmness has endured, making it a unique and intriguing choice for those seeking a name with a profound meaning.
People
Calmer + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Calmer 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
Calmer: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Calmer?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Calmer 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 Calmer a common name?
We classify Calmer 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, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Calmer most popular?
The single biggest year for Calmer was 1926, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Calmer 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 Calmer in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Calmer a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Calmer 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 Calmer still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Calmer 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 Calmer 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 common is the name Calmer?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.