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How Many People Are Named Kaleb?
Estimated people named Kaleb living in the U.S. today
84,143
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 85,685
- Peak year: 2007 (3,829 births)
- Estimated living today: 84,143
Kaleb by age group — who carries the name today?
Kaleb popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Kaleb
Kaleb has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 85,685 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 84,143 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 4,062 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Kalebs you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Kaleb in the US?
An estimated 84,143 people named Kaleb are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Kaleb rare — about 1 in 4,062 Americans.
Is Kaleb a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Kaleb is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Kaleb most popular?
Kaleb peaked in 2007, when 3,829 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Kaleb?
Kaleb ranks #612 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100 (higher means rarer).