Caleb

Boys

Best rank #42 (2012) · ranked in 18 years

Ranked in 18 years, Caleb reached its best position of #42 in 2012.

It eased from #50 in 2008 to #100 in 2025.

The latest tally (2025) puts Caleb at #100.

In 2012, 9,992 babies were given the name Caleb.

Caleb was most popular around 2012, making it characteristic of the 2010s generation.

Rank by year

11020200820172025
  1. 20251005,217
  2. 2024815,804
  3. 2023875,541
  4. 2022875,790
  5. 2021825,973
  6. 2020885,622
  7. 2019766,429
  8. 2018697,002
  9. 2017717,164
  10. 2016627,991
  11. 2015548,837
  12. 2014509,259
  13. 2013439,628
  14. 2012429,992
  15. 20114410,049
  16. 20104510,503
  17. 20094411,014
  18. 20085010,589

Similar names

Names similar to Caleb include Charlotte, Christopher, Christian, which share a starting letter or overlapping popularity. Compare their rank trajectories below.

Frequently asked questions

Is Caleb a popular name?
Caleb reached a best rank of #42 in 2012 and has charted in 18 years.
Where does Caleb rank now?
In the most recent data (2025), Caleb ranks #100.
Is Caleb a boy or girl name?
It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.
When was Caleb most popular?
Caleb peaked around 2012.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)