Cal
boy name#542 in 2025Cal entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #392 in 1880, ranks #542 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#542
rank today
#392
peak (1880)
554
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #658 |
| 1890s | #702 |
| 1900s | #1049 |
| 1910s | #1500 |
| 1920s | #1542 |
| 1930s | #1496 |
| 1940s | #1269 |
| 1950s | #1030 |
| 1960s | #1171 |
| 1970s | #1742 |
| 1980s | #1837 |
| 1990s | #1507 |
| 2000s | #1538 |
| 2010s | #1402 |
| 2020s | #748 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Cal has been most popular in CA, UT, TX.
Living bearers
About 6,500 people named Cal are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cal alive today was born around 2008, making them about 17 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cal in 2025?
- Cal ranks #542 among US boy names in 2025, with 554 babies given the name.
- When was the name Cal most popular?
- Cal peaked in 1880, reaching #392 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cal with classmates?
- Cal will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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