Caleb
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Whole Hearted; Faithful
Background: The name Caleb originates from the Hebrew name Kalev (כָּלֵב), which is believed to mean 'whole hearted' or 'faithful.' The name is often associated with the biblical figure Caleb, who was known for his loyalty and bravery.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#107
Total births
319,707
Most popular decade
2000s
(330,888 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-14 ranks)
Years in Top 100
36
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.8% male
0.2% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 27
- First year rank
- #325
- Peak year
- 2002
- Peak year births
- 11,665
- Peak rank
- #35
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 5,766
- Recent rank
- #49
Female
- First year
- 1980
- First year births
- 8
- First year rank
- #7,417
- Peak year
- 2004
- Peak year births
- 60
- Peak rank
- #2,711
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 9
- Recent rank
- #10,241
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).