Caleb
Caleb is a Hebrew name meaning 'devotion to God' or 'whole-hearted,' originating from the Old Testament where Caleb was one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore Canaan. The name carries connotations of faithfulness, courage, and loyalty.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 5,028. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 10,040
- 2012: 9,977
- 2013: 9,612
- 2014: 9,245
- 2015: 8,826
- 2016: 7,982
- 2017: 7,154
- 2018: 6,997
- 2019: 6,416
- 2020: 5,616
- 2021: 5,964
- 2022: 5,778
- 2023: 5,533
- 2024: 5,795
- 2025: 5,217
- 2026 (projected): 5,028
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most cultures
- •Strong biblical heritage appeals to religious families
- •Works well in both formal and casual settings
- •The 'Cal' nickname offers a modern, sporty alternative
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Famous People
Caleb McLaughlin
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Caleb Followill
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Caleb Landry Jones
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Caleb Carr
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Statistics
324,350
Total births since 1880
2002
Peak year
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