Cale
boy name#2718 in 2025Cale entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #596 in 1984, ranks #2718 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
#2718
rank today
#596
peak (1984)
47
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2956 |
| 1920s | #4307 |
| 1930s | #3678 |
| 1940s | #3454 |
| 1950s | #3762 |
| 1960s | #2192 |
| 1970s | #1020 |
| 1980s | #793 |
| 1990s | #919 |
| 2000s | #746 |
| 2010s | #1553 |
| 2020s | #3125 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Cale has been most popular in CO, MO, OH.
Living bearers
About 7,900 people named Cale are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cale alive today was born around 2002, making them about 23 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cale in 2025?
- Cale ranks #2718 among US boy names in 2025, with 47 babies given the name.
- When was the name Cale most popular?
- Cale peaked in 1984, reaching #596 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cale with classmates?
- Cale will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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