Kale
boy name#7194 in 2025Kale entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #504 in 2008, ranks #7194 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
#7194
rank today
#504
peak (2008)
11
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3545 |
| 1920s | #2588 |
| 1930s | #3518 |
| 1940s | #2996 |
| 1950s | #3402 |
| 1960s | #2549 |
| 1970s | #1611 |
| 1980s | #1151 |
| 1990s | #1104 |
| 2000s | #774 |
| 2010s | #1525 |
| 2020s | #5205 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kale has been most popular in IN, OK, FL.
Living bearers
About 7,200 people named Kale are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kale 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 Kale in 2025?
- Kale ranks #7194 among US boy names in 2025, with 11 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kale most popular?
- Kale peaked in 2008, reaching #504 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kale with classmates?
- Kale will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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