Kaleb Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Kaleb is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Kaleb?
Kaleb is spelled K-A-L-E-B. The name has 5 letters.
Kaleb at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Kaleb is commonly associated with the Hebrew root meaning “dog” and qualities such as faithfulness and bravery.
- Origin
- Kaleb is considered a variant spelling of Caleb, a name of Hebrew origin found in biblical texts.
- Pronunciation
- KAY-leb · 2 syllables
Kaleb Popularity in 2025
Rank#295
Recorded Births1,143
- Boys usage fell 16 places to #295 and recorded 82 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Kaleb Mean?
Kaleb is commonly associated with the Hebrew root meaning “dog” and qualities such as faithfulness and bravery.
Origin: Kaleb is considered a variant spelling of Caleb, a name of Hebrew origin found in biblical texts.
How Do You Pronounce Kaleb?
PronunciationKAY-leb
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Kaleb?
- History
- Kaleb is used as a modern variant of Caleb, a name documented in Hebrew Bible records.
Kaleb Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2008 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 1,143 | #295 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,225 | #279 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,241 | #271 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,343 | #259 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,455 | #243 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,614 | #231 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,789 | #213 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,927 | #207 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5 | #15,902 |
| 2017 | Boys | 2,116 | #184 |
| 2016 | Girls | 5 | #16,215 |
| 2016 | Boys | 2,261 | #176 |
| 2015 | Boys | 2,535 | #164 |
| 2014 | Girls | 6 | #14,558 |
| 2014 | Boys | 2,770 | #146 |
| 2013 | Boys | 2,871 | #137 |
| 2012 | Girls | 7 | #13,483 |
| 2012 | Boys | 2,997 | #126 |
| 2011 | Boys | 3,344 | #116 |
| 2010 | Girls | 6 | #14,959 |
| 2010 | Boys | 3,429 | #118 |
| 2009 | Girls | 10 | #10,679 |
| 2009 | Boys | 3,787 | #108 |
| 2008 | Girls | 8 | #12,579 |
When Was Kaleb 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.
2007 · Boys
3,819 recorded births
National rank #113
2009 · Boys
3,787 recorded births
National rank #108
2008 · Boys
3,710 recorded births
National rank #115
2006 · Boys
3,704 recorded births
National rank #115
Where Kaleb Ranked Highest in 2025
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FL | #187 | 118 |
| NV | #201 | 15 |
| MS | #201 | 15 |
| AR | #208 | 17 |
| AL | #215 | 26 |
| MD | #221 | 26 |
| PA | #225 | 54 |
| GA | #229 | 53 |