Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Kaleb.
National Rank (2025)
#295
All-Time Peak Rank
#108 (2009)
Total U.S. Births
86,649
Unisex Distribution99.8% Boy / 0.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Kaleb Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Kaleb
According to SSA data, Kaleb achieved its highest historical rank of #108 in 2009. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2007 with 3,819 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 54.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 56 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Kaleb scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-54.9% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record3,819Births in 2007
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
56Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:387
1980s:2,537
1990s:14,904
2000s:34,761
2010s:26,039
2020s:8,021
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesKa-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 K, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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