Caleb
girl nameCaleb entered the US charts in 1980, peaked at #2711 in 2004, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1980–2025
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rank today
#2711
peak (2004)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #5855 |
| 1990s | #6413 |
| 2000s | #7023 |
| 2010s | #9542 |
| 2020s | #10745 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Caleb are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Caleb 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 Caleb in 2025?
- Caleb is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Caleb most popular?
- Caleb peaked in 2004, reaching #2711 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Caleb with classmates?
- Caleb will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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