Cayleb Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAY-leb / /ˈkeɪ.lɛb/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Cayleb (Hebrew) means 'faithful' or 'devotion'; Cayleb (English) is a modern variation of Caleb.
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Cayleb is derived from the Hebrew name Caleb, which appears in the Bible as a loyal companion of Moses. In English-speaking cultures, Cayleb is a contemporary variant that reflects a trend towards unique spellings of traditional names.
Trend Summary
Cayleb reflects a trend towards unique spellings of traditional names.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Caleb
- Kaleb
- Cayleb
International Variants
- Kaleb (English)
- Kalev (Hebrew)
- Kaleb (Spanish)
Famous people named Cayleb
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cayleb was first seen in the United States in 1989. Cayleb has ranked as high as #1297 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, New York, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Cayleb has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cayleb (2020)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 26 |
| 2002 | 27 |
| 2003 | 33 |
| 2004 | 48 |
| 2005 | 26 |
| 2006 | 46 |
| 2007 | 48 |
| 2008 | 71 |
| 2009 | 81 |
| 2010 | 63 |
| 2011 | 67 |
| 2012 | 66 |
| 2013 | 56 |
| 2014 | 40 |
| 2015 | 41 |
| 2016 | 36 |
| 2017 | 30 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 11 |