Caliph Name Popularity and Statistics
Caliph is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Caliph?
Caliph is spelled C-A-L-I-P-H. The name has 6 letters.
Caliph Popularity in 2025
Rank#12,008
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage fell 1,205 places to #12,008 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2019.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Caliph Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1978 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 5 | #12,008 |
| 2019 | Boys | 6 | #10,803 |
| 2016 | Boys | 5 | #12,185 |
| 2012 | Boys | 6 | #10,770 |
| 2011 | Boys | 8 | #8,767 |
| 2010 | Boys | 6 | #10,766 |
| 2008 | Boys | 8 | #9,019 |
| 2007 | Boys | 7 | #9,788 |
| 2005 | Boys | 6 | #10,151 |
| 2004 | Boys | 5 | #11,356 |
| 2003 | Boys | 10 | #6,715 |
| 2001 | Boys | 9 | #6,935 |
| 2000 | Boys | 5 | #10,349 |
| 1999 | Boys | 10 | #6,042 |
| 1998 | Boys | 7 | #7,560 |
| 1997 | Boys | 7 | #7,281 |
| 1995 | Boys | 9 | #5,928 |
| 1994 | Boys | 6 | #7,770 |
| 1992 | Boys | 8 | #6,128 |
| 1984 | Boys | 6 | #5,561 |
| 1983 | Boys | 8 | #4,499 |
| 1980 | Boys | 6 | #5,525 |
| 1979 | Boys | 8 | #4,403 |
| 1978 | Boys | 5 | #5,772 |
When Was Caliph Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1974 · Boys
13 recorded births
National rank #2,799
2003 · Boys
10 recorded births
National rank #6,715
1999 · Boys
10 recorded births
National rank #6,042
1976 · Boys
10 recorded births
National rank #3,471
Where Caliph Ranked Highest in 1974
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #799 | 8 |