Kalolaine
A feminine name derived from the Hawaiian words "kalo" meaning taro and "laine" meaning calm or peaceful.
Name Census estimates that about 41 living Americans carry the first name Kalolaine. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kalolaine today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kalolaine births was 2021 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kalolaine. 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 Kalolaine. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
41
~ 1 in 8,359,862 Americans
Peak year
2021
8 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2021 SSA rank
#11,612
Tracked since 1983
Census
Kalolaine in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 134 people with the first name Kalolaine, which placed it at #48,062 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#48,062
National first-name rank
People counted
134
134 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
86.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kalolaine
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kalolaine is Asian/Pacific Islander at 86.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.2%) and White (3.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Kalolaine described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Kalolaine at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander86.6% · 116
- Two or more races8.2% · 11
- White3.0% · 4
- Black or African American1.5% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.7% · 1
Popularity
Kalolaine: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kalolaine from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 11 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kalolaine remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kalolaine 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 Kalolaine during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kalolaine
The name Kalolaine is believed to have originated in the ancient Polynesian culture, with roots tracing back to the Marquesan Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. This unique moniker is thought to be derived from the Proto-Polynesian words "kalo," meaning "taro plant," and "laine," which translates to "ocean waves." The combination of these two words suggests a connection to the natural world, particularly the fertile land and the vast, powerful ocean.
Historical records indicate that the name Kalolaine was first documented in the oral traditions and chants of the Marquesan people, who inhabited the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia. These ancient tales and songs often celebrated the beauty of their island home, paying homage to the lush vegetation and the rhythmic ebb and flow of the surrounding sea.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Kalolaine was a renowned Marquesan chief who lived in the 16th century. This influential leader was said to possess a deep appreciation for the natural world, guiding his people with wisdom and respect for the delicate balance between land and sea.
In the 18th century, a Marquesan woman named Kalolaine gained recognition for her exceptional skill in the traditional art of tapa cloth-making. Her intricate designs, often depicting scenes from nature, were highly prized and sought after throughout the islands.
Fast forward to the 19th century, and a Kalolaine from the island of Nuku Hiva became famous for her expertise in traditional healing practices. This gifted healer was known for her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants and her ability to harness the restorative properties of the ocean.
Another notable figure was Kalolaine, a skilled navigator who lived in the early 20th century. He was renowned for his ability to read the stars and the ocean currents, guiding voyaging canoes across vast stretches of the Pacific with remarkable precision.
In more recent times, a Kalolaine from the island of Hiva Oa gained recognition as a master weaver, creating exquisite pieces that showcased the rich cultural heritage of her people. Her works were celebrated for their intricate patterns and vibrant colors, inspired by the natural world surrounding her island home.
While the name Kalolaine may be rare outside of its Polynesian roots, its unique blend of land and sea elements captures the essence of the Marquesan culture, paying tribute to the deep connection between the people and their island environment.
People
Kalolaine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kalolaine as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kalolaine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kalolaine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 41 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kalolaine 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 1 in 8,359,862 US residents.
Is Kalolaine a common name?
We classify Kalolaine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 51.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 42 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kalolaine most popular?
The single biggest year for Kalolaine was 2021, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kalolaine is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Kalolaine in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 134 people with the name Kalolaine, or 0.04 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #48,062 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Kalolaine in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Kalolaine?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Kalolaine appears almost entirely female. Of the 125 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Kalolaine?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kalolaine is Asian/Pacific Islander at 86.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.2%) and White (3.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Kalolaine most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Kalolaine in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.6% (116 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Kalolaine in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kalolaine a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kalolaine in the SSA data are female. 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 Kalolaine still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kalolaine 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 Kalolaine 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.
How many people have Kalolaine as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.