boy name
Kaleb
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#295 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Kaleb in the US, 1880–2025
Kaleb first appears in US records in 1970. It peaked in 2007, when 3,819 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,143.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Kaleb popular?
Declining Kaleb is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2007 peak.
| 2020s | 8,021 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 26,039 | |
| 2000s | 34,761 | |
| 1990s | 14,904 | |
| 1980s | 2,537 | |
| 1970s | 387 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kaleb a boy or a girl name?
Kaleb is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Kaleb a popular name right now?
Kaleb is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2007 peak.
How popular is the name Kaleb?
In 2025, Kaleb ranked #295 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Kaleb most popular?
Kaleb was most popular in 2007, when about 3,819 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.