Caleb
Caleb is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Faithful, devoted, or dog.
Origin and history
Caleb is a biblical name derived from the Hebrew word for dog or faithful. It has been a popular choice in the United States since the late 20th century and remains well-used. It carries a strong historical and classical tone while remaining modern.
Popularity in the United States
324,350 babies in the United States have been named Caleb since 1880. It ranks #107 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #52.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.6 %)
- CA (8.4 %)
- FL (5.2 %)
- OH (4.4 %)
- NC (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 182 |
| 1890-1900 | 89 |
| 1900-1910 | 106 |
| 1910-1920 | 317 |
| 1920-1930 | 416 |
| 1930-1940 | 316 |
| 1940-1950 | 312 |
| 1950-1960 | 416 |
| 1960-1970 | 518 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,012 |
| 1980-1990 | 20,644 |
| 1990-2000 | 66,298 |
| 2000-2010 | 110,087 |
| 2010-2019 | 86,734 |
| 2020-2029 | 33,903 |
Famous people named Caleb
- Caleb McLaughlin: Actor
- Caleb Landry Jones: Actor, Musician
- Caleb Followill: Musician, Singer
Nicknames
Cale
Fun facts
- Caleb is famous in biblical history for being one of only two adults who left Egypt and survived to enter the Promised Land.
- While used historically by Puritans, the name experienced a major resurgence in the United States starting in the 1970s.