Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Caleb.
National Rank (2025)
#58
All-Time Peak Rank
#31 (2009)
Total U.S. Births
324,350
Unisex Distribution99.8% Boy / 0.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Caleb Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Caleb
According to SSA data, Caleb achieved its highest historical rank of #31 in 2009. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2002 with 11,665 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 40.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Caleb scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-40.9% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record11,665Births in 2002
Years in Top 100
37yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:182
1890s:89
1900s:106
1910s:317
1920s:416
1930s:316
1940s:312
1950s:416
1960s:518
1970s:4,012
1980s:20,644
1990s:66,298
2000s:110,087
2010s:86,734
2020s:33,903
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesCa-leb
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with C, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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