Kalob
Kalob is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Dog, faithful, or wholehearted.
Origin and history
Kalob is a modern phonetic spelling variant of Caleb, derived from the Hebrew name Kelev or Kalev. Historically, the traditional form is biblical, associated with devotion and devotion to God. In the United States, Kalob remains a rare alternative spelling, peaking in usage around the late 1990s and 2000s.
Popularity in the United States
1,677 babies in the United States have been named Kalob since 1880. It ranks #3101 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1903.
States where it is most popular
- TX (40 %)
- CA (17.5 %)
- OH (10.9 %)
- MI (6.3 %)
- IN (4.6 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 91 |
| 1990-2000 | 501 |
| 2000-2010 | 818 |
| 2010-2019 | 238 |
| 2020-2029 | 24 |
Nicknames
Kale
Fun facts
- Kalob uses the letter K to create a contemporary twist on the classic biblical name Caleb.
- The name saw its highest popularity in the U.S. during the late 1990s and early 2000s alongside other 'K' spelling variants.