Kaleb
Kaleb is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Dog, faithful, or whole-hearted.
Origin and history
Kaleb is a modern variant spelling of the biblical name Caleb, which originates from Hebrew. It gained significant popularity in the United States starting in the late 20th century as modern K-spellings of traditional names became trendy. It remains a well-established choice for boys in contemporary U.S. usage.
Popularity in the United States
86,649 babies in the United States have been named Kaleb since 1880. It ranks #342 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #256.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.6 %)
- CA (7.4 %)
- FL (5.7 %)
- GA (4.5 %)
- OH (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 387 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,537 |
| 1990-2000 | 14,904 |
| 2000-2010 | 34,761 |
| 2010-2019 | 26,039 |
| 2020-2029 | 8,021 |
Famous people named Kaleb
- Kaleb McGary: American Football Player
- Kaleb Canales: Basketball Coach
Nicknames
Kale
Fun facts
- Kaleb emerged as a popular modern stylistic alternative to the traditional spelling Caleb, substituting the initial C with a K.
- The name traces back to Caleb, one of only two adults who survived the journey from Egypt to the Promised Land in the Hebrew Bible.