Kalup
A boy's name with 74 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
haste, hurry
Kalup is a boy's baby name with roots in Filipino tradition, used in the Philippines as a masculine given name, and possibly related to Tagalog or Visayan language elements. The name has a two-syllable structure with the punchy opening consonant common in Filipino masculine names.
Kalup is compact and strong — a name that sounds grounded and direct, carrying the warmth of Filipino naming tradition in a form that's accessible and genuinely uncommon in English-speaking contexts.
EtymologyShow more
Kalup is built from 5 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Kalup creates its characteristic sharp, distinct quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Kalup has 11+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1989.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 28 | #9563 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 38 | #8219 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 8 | #5927 | — |
The Story of Kalup
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2002, Kalup is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Kalup are most likely born between 1992 and 2007.
How rare is Kalup?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Kalup is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1989, peaked in the 1990s with 38 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Kalup by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(11 years, 1989–2007)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 7 | #10333 |
| 2003 | 5 | #11824 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7339 |
| 2001 | 7 | #8756 |
| 1999 | 5 | #10765 |
| 1998 | 8 | #7205 |
| 1995 | 5 | #9585 |
| 1993 | 7 | #7205 |
| 1991 | 6 | #7751 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6802 |
| 1989 | 8 | #5927 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1989–2007