Kalan is a distinctive choice, ranked #3959 in 2018. Your child is likely to be the only Kalan in their class.
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UK Rank 2018
#3959
About the Name Kalan
Kalan has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 137 places in five years. It was most popular in 2001 at #1135 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.
Kalan is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Kalan
Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Kalan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kalan in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Kalan has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 137 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1135 in 2001. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Kalan is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
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UK babies named Kalan (2018)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 137 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Kalan
Likely around 1 other Kalan in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2018)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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