Kaleb

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Kaleb is a variation of Caleb, a Hebrew name meaning 'faithful' or 'devotion to God.' In the Bible, Caleb was one of the twelve spies Moses sent to explore Canaan and was known for his courage and loyalty.

Current Popularity

#295 for boys

in the United States (2025)

Projected 2026: #309, likely #232 to #386

↗Declining

Popularity over time

197019502020
Recent years · births per year

Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,107. How this is calculated

Yearly values
  • 2011: 3,344
  • 2012: 2,997
  • 2013: 2,871
  • 2014: 2,770
  • 2015: 2,535
  • 2016: 2,261
  • 2017: 2,116
  • 2018: 1,927
  • 2019: 1,789
  • 2020: 1,614
  • 2021: 1,455
  • 2022: 1,343
  • 2023: 1,241
  • 2024: 1,225
  • 2025: 1,143
  • 2026 (projected): 1,107

Good to Know

Common nicknames: Kal, Kale, Kay, KB
  • •Modern spelling variation that gives a traditional name a contemporary twist
  • •May need to clarify spelling, as 'Caleb' is the more traditional form
  • •Strong biblical heritage with the alternative K spelling popular since the 1990s
  • •Easy to pronounce across different languages and cultures

Famous People

K

Kaleb Cowart

Professional baseball player

K

Kaleb Tarczewski

Professional basketball player

K

Kaleb Johnson

College football player

Statistics

86,649

Total births since 1880

2007

Peak year

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