Kale
girl nameKale entered the US charts in 1979, peaked at #5709 in 2006, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1979–2025
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rank today
#5709
peak (2006)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #10210 |
| 1980s | #9078 |
| 1990s | #11365 |
| 2000s | #9925 |
| 2010s | #12931 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Kale are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kale alive today was born around 2005, making them about 20 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kale in 2025?
- Kale is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kale most popular?
- Kale peaked in 2006, reaching #5709 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kale with classmates?
- Kale will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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