gender neutral
Caleb
faithful, devoted to God
About Caleb
Caleb has enjoyed enduring popularity for good reason—it simply works. This name manages to feel both familiar and fresh, traditional yet modern, serious yet friendly. The combination of the hard 'C' opening and the softer middle syllables creates a pleasing balance that mirrors the personality traits many associate with the name: strength tempered with kindness, confidence paired with approachability. Caleb translates well across different ages, from adorable toddler to respected professional, never feeling out of place. The name's straightforward spelling and pronunciation eliminate confusion while still maintaining character and distinctiveness. Many parents appreciate Caleb's versatility—it pairs well with virtually any middle name or surname, adapts to various nicknames, and crosses cultural boundaries with ease. There's a warmth to Caleb that makes it perpetually appealing, suggesting someone genuine and trustworthy.
Popularity of the Name Caleb
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #327 | ||||
| 1881 | #397 | ||||
| 1882 | #356 | ||||
| 1883 | #449 | ||||
| 1884 | #454 | ||||
| 1885 | #465 | ||||
| 1886 | #492 | ||||
| 1887 | #493 | ||||
| 1888 | #466 | ||||
| 1889 | #416 | ||||
| 1890 | #754 | ||||
| 1891 | #776 | ||||
| 1892 | #645 | ||||
| 1893 | #621 | ||||
| 1894 | #971 | ||||
| 1895 | #695 | ||||
| 1896 | #601 | ||||
| 1897 | #733 | ||||
| 1898 | #898 | ||||
| 1899 | #869 | ||||
| 1900 | #792 | ||||
| 1901 | #785 | ||||
| 1902 | #693 | ||||
| 1903 | #703 | ||||
| 1904 | #767 | ||||
| 1905 | #847 | ||||
| 1906 | #648 | ||||
| 1907 | #878 | ||||
| 1909 | #762 | ||||
| 1910 | #787 | ||||
| 1911 | #864 | ||||
| 1914 | #909 | ||||
| 1917 | #948 | ||||
| 1918 | #949 | ||||
| 1920 | #960 | ||||
| 1922 | #979 | ||||
| 1925 | #904 | ||||
| 1964 | #990 | ||||
| 1966 | #917 | ||||
| 1968 | #932 | ||||
| 1969 | #873 | ||||
| 1970 | #832 | ||||
| 1971 | #790 | ||||
| 1972 | #740 | ||||
| 1973 | #584 | ||||
| 1974 | #460 | #263 | |||
| 1975 | #381 | ||||
| 1976 | #330 | #211 | |||
| 1977 | #274 | #295 | |||
| 1978 | #275 | #226 | |||
| 1979 | #247 | #241 | |||
| 1980 | #235 | #198 | |||
| 1981 | #175 | #180 | |||
| 1982 | #170 | #95 | |||
| 1983 | #159 | #74 | #289 | ||
| 1984 | #163 | #86 | |||
| 1985 | #136 | #80 | |||
| 1986 | #131 | #49 | |||
| 1987 | #115 | #64 | |||
| 1988 | #108 | #87 | |||
| 1989 | #91 | #68 | |||
| 1990 | #88 | #69 | #334 | ||
| 1991 | #78 | #68 | #190 | ||
| 1992 | #74 | #55 | #301 | #181 | |
| 1993 | #66 | #52 | #144 | ||
| 1994 | #60 | #47 | #132 | ||
| 1995 | #54 | #57 | #346 | #129 | |
| 1996 | #48 | #24 | #234 | #115 | |
| 1997 | #47 | #147 | #25 | #184 | #102 |
| 1998 | #42 | #155 | #18 | #246 | #87 |
| 1999 | #41 | #160 | #13 | #226 | #79 |
| 2000 | #38 | #147 | #13 | #224 | #77 |
| 2001 | #37 | #152 | #13 | #193 | #60 |
| 2002 | #35 | #165 | #13 | #252 | #56 |
| 2003 | #34 | #155 | #13 | #228 | #52 |
| 2004 | #33 | #142 | #14 | #168 | #53 |
| 2005 | #35 | #134 | #15 | #205 | #57 |
| 2006 | #34 | #126 | #17 | #211 | #58 |
| 2007 | #36 | #116 | #25 | #158 | #54 |
| 2008 | #34 | #104 | #28 | #163 | #50 |
| 2009 | #31 | #94 | #31 | #178 | #49 |
| 2010 | #32 | #78 | #28 | #186 | #39 |
| 2011 | #32 | #79 | #38 | #132 | #39 |
| 2012 | #32 | #80 | #39 | #122 | #34 |
| 2013 | #32 | #84 | #36 | #171 | #42 |
| 2014 | #35 | #87 | #43 | #164 | #35 |
| 2015 | #37 | #88 | #51 | #131 | #35 |
| 2016 | #44 | #72 | #63 | #119 | #33 |
| 2017 | #50 | #65 | #48 | #142 | #36 |
| 2018 | #45 | #73 | #70 | #116 | #32 |
| 2019 | #51 | #76 | #43 | #140 | #40 |
| 2020 | #56 | #76 | #42 | #134 | #34 |
| 2021 | #51 | #67 | #52 | #122 | #35 |
| 2022 | #52 | #67 | #64 | #119 | #33 |
| 2023 | #51 | #67 | #47 | #141 | #35 |
| 2024 | #49 | #66 | #66 | #92 | #35 |
| 2025 | #58 | #76 | #62 | #111 | #37 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Caleb
Names Similar to Caleb
Nicknames for Caleb
- Cal
- Cale
- Leb
- Caby
Famous People Named Caleb
| Caleb McLaughlin | American actor |
| Caleb Landry Jones | American actor |
| Caleb Followill | American musician - lead vocalist of Kings of Leon |
| Caleb Deschanel | American cinematographer |
| Caleb Carr | American author |
| Caleb Johnson | American singer |
| Caleb Moore | American freestyle snowmobile rider |
| Caleb Porter | American soccer coach |
| Caleb Reynolds | American reality TV personality |
| Caleb Paine | American sailor |
| Caleb Hanie | American football player |
| Caleb Sturgis | American football player |
| Caleb Swanigan | American basketball player |
| Caleb Ekuban | Ghanaian footballer |
| Caleb Ewan | Australian cyclist |
| Caleb Folan | Irish footballer |
| Caleb Green | American poet |
| Caleb Pusey | American colonist |
| Caleb Smith | American politician |
| Caleb Williams | American novelist |
Characters Named Caleb
| Caleb Prior | "Divergent" series by Veronica Roth |
| Caleb Brewster | "Turn - Washington's Spies" TV series |
| Caleb Danvers | "The Covenant" movie |
| Caleb Temple | "Bates Motel" TV series |
| Caleb Holloway | "Pretty Little Liars" TV series |
| Caleb Widogast | "Critical Role" web series |
| Caleb Rivers | "Pretty Little Liars" TV series |
| Caleb Trask | "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck |
| Caleb Carr | "The Alienist" by Caleb Carr |
| Caleb Knightley | "Atonement" movie |
| Caleb Briggs | "American Horror Story - Roanoke" TV series |
| Caleb Landry | "The Social Network" movie |
| Caleb Smith | "Rectify" TV series |
| Caleb Campbell | "Friday Night Lights" TV series |
| Caleb Green | "Big Little Lies" TV series |
| Caleb Quinn | "Gone Girl" novel by Gillian Flynn |
| Caleb Mitchell | "Gossip Girl" TV series |
| Caleb Nichols | "Homeland" TV series |