Kayleb Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAY-leb / /ˈkeɪ.lɛb/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: faithful; English: variant of Caleb
Historical & Cultural Background
Kayleb is a modern variant of the name Caleb, which has Hebrew origins. The name Caleb appears in the Bible as one of the spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan. In contemporary usage, Kayleb has gained popularity as a unique spelling variation. It reflects a trend of creative name adaptations in English-speaking cultures.
Trend Summary
Kayleb has seen a rise in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Caleb
- Kalev
International Variants
- Kaleb (English)
- Kaleb (Spanish)
- Kalev (Hebrew)
Famous people named Kayleb
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kayleb was first seen in the United States in 1987. Kayleb has ranked as high as #1181 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Kayleb has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kayleb (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 19 |
| 1997 | 37 |
| 1998 | 27 |
| 1999 | 31 |
| 2000 | 37 |
| 2001 | 60 |
| 2002 | 52 |
| 2003 | 72 |
| 2004 | 78 |
| 2005 | 68 |
| 2006 | 89 |
| 2007 | 117 |
| 2008 | 127 |
| 2009 | 156 |
| 2010 | 171 |
| 2011 | 140 |
| 2012 | 131 |
| 2013 | 138 |
| 2014 | 117 |
| 2015 | 120 |
| 2016 | 78 |
| 2017 | 85 |
| 2018 | 61 |
| 2019 | 73 |
| 2020 | 59 |
| 2021 | 43 |
| 2022 | 50 |
| 2023 | 40 |
| 2024 | 25 |