Kalel
boy name#1159 in 2025Kalel entered the US charts in 1996, peaked at #859 in 2014, ranks #1159 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1996–2025
#1159
rank today
#859
peak (2014)
180
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #5163 |
| 2000s | #2028 |
| 2010s | #977 |
| 2020s | #1056 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kalel has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 4,400 people named Kalel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kalel is a kid of about 10 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kalel in 2025?
- Kalel ranks #1159 among US boy names in 2025, with 180 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kalel most popular?
- Kalel peaked in 2014, reaching #859 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kalel with classmates?
- Kalel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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