Cale
Cale is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Dog, faithful, or devotion.
Origin and history
Cale is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, often considered a modern English short form or variant of Caleb. In the United States, it gained steady use in the late 20th century but remains a relatively uncommon choice today.
Popularity in the United States
8,207 babies in the United States have been named Cale since 1880. It ranks #1337 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1694.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.5 %)
- OK (8.8 %)
- IA (7.2 %)
- CA (6.8 %)
- IL (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 8 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 11 |
| 1940-1950 | 11 |
| 1950-1960 | 27 |
| 1960-1970 | 119 |
| 1970-1980 | 705 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,390 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,423 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,721 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,554 |
| 2020-2029 | 233 |
Famous people named Cale
- Cale Yarborough: Race car driver, Team owner
- Cale Makar: Ice hockey player
Fun facts
- Cale is closely linked to the biblical name Caleb, which derives from the Hebrew word for dog, symbolizing faithfulness.
- The name gained visibility in American culture through legendary NASCAR driver Cale Yarborough.