The name Kal is of Hawaiian origin and it means "the heart." It is often used as a nickname for Kaleo, which means "the sound" or "the voice" in Hawaiian. The name Kal has been popular among surfers and beach lovers who are drawn to the laid-back, tropical lifestyle associated with Hawaii. Some notable figures with the name Kal include Kalani Robb, a professional surfer from Hawaii, and Kalani Faiva, an American football player.
The given statistics show the annual number of births with the name Kal in the United States from 1947 to 2023. Over this period, there were a total of 1134 births named Kal.
From 1947 to 1986, the number of births with the name Kal fluctuated between 5 and 13 per year, with no clear trend. However, from 1987 onwards, we see an increase in the popularity of the name Kal. The number of births with this name rose steadily from 7 in 1987 to a peak of 64 in 2023, with some fluctuations along the way.
It's interesting to note that there were significant spikes in the number of babies named Kal in certain years. For example, there were 30 births in 2012 and 68 in 2014. It's possible that these peaks could be attributed to particular trends or influences during those years.
Overall, while the name Kal was not particularly common throughout most of the 20th century, it gained popularity in recent decades, with more than 50 births per year since 2014. This data shows how the popularity of names can change over time and across generations.