Caleb
boy name#58 in 2025Caleb entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #31 in 2009, ranks #58 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#58
rank today
#31
peak (2009)
5,217
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #429 |
| 1890s | #746 |
| 1900s | #783 |
| 1910s | #974 |
| 1920s | #1123 |
| 1930s | #1216 |
| 1940s | #1256 |
| 1950s | #1170 |
| 1960s | #1077 |
| 1970s | #491 |
| 1980s | #148 |
| 1990s | #60 |
| 2000s | #35 |
| 2010s | #39 |
| 2020s | #53 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Caleb has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 317,000 people named Caleb are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Caleb alive today was born around 2007, making them about 18 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 ranks #58 among US boy names in 2025, with 5,217 babies given the name.
- When was the name Caleb most popular?
- Caleb peaked in 2009, reaching #31 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Caleb with classmates?
- Caleb will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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