Kaleb
Peaked at #108 nationally in 2009, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1970, Kaleb has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Kaleb — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#5289
in 2004
Last ranked
#17082
in 2017
Years tracked
23
1983–2017
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1983, Kaleb reached its peak popularity for girls in 2004, ranking #5289 nationally with 24 babies given the name that year.
Kaleb hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2017, when it stood at #17082.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | #17,082 | 5 |
| 2016 | #17,498 | 5 |
| 2014 | #15,549 | 6 |
| 2012 | #14,205 | 7 |
| 2010 | #15,922 | 6 |
| 2009 | #11,057 | 10 |
| 2008 | #13,164 | 8 |
| 2007 | #11,210 | 10 |
Kaleb — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#108
in 2009
Current rank
#278
in 2024
Years tracked
55
1970–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1970, Kaleb reached its peak popularity for boys in 2009, ranking #108 nationally with 3,786 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #146 (2014) to #278 (2024) — a 47% drop.
As of 2024, Kaleb ranks #278 nationally for boys, with 1,221 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #278 | 1,221 |
| 2023 | #273 | 1,239 |
| 2022 | #259 | 1,342 |
| 2021 | #244 | 1,452 |
| 2020 | #231 | 1,612 |
| 2019 | #213 | 1,788 |
| 2018 | #207 | 1,925 |
| 2017 | #184 | 2,116 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Kaleb most popular?
Kaleb was most popular in 2009, when it ranked #108 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Kaleb becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Kaleb?
At least 85,685 babies have been recorded with the name Kaleb in the US since 1970, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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