Kaleb Boy

Popularity: #263 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKAY-lub / /ˈkeɪ.ləb/

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: 'dog'; English: 'brave'

Historical & Cultural Background

Kaleb is derived from the Hebrew name Kalev, which appears in the Bible as one of the spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan. The name has been popular in various cultures and has seen variations in spelling and pronunciation. In modern times, Kaleb has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, often associated with strength and loyalty.

Trend Summary

Kaleb has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

CadenKadenCalebKaleKieranKellanKylanKendallKade

Variants

  • Caleb
  • Kaleb

International Variants

  • Kaleb (English)
  • Kalev (Hebrew)
  • Kaleb (Turkish)

Famous people named Kaleb

Kaleb Eulls is a former American football player known for his time in the NFL.

Kaleb McLaughlin is an American actor recognized for his role in the Netflix series 'Stranger Things'.

Kaleb Nation is an American author and YouTuber known for his work in the young adult genre.

Kaleb Tarczewski is an American professional basketball player who has played in various international leagues.

Fictional characters named Kaleb

Kaleb is a character in the 'Vampire Academy' series, known for his loyalty and protective nature.

Kaleb is a character in the video game 'The Last of Us Part II', playing a significant role in the storyline.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kaleb was first seen in the United States in 1970. Kaleb has ranked as high as #198 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Georgia, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Kaleb has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kaleb (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 147
13%
TX 143
12%
FL 111
10%
PA 61
5%
GA 60
5%
NC 57
5%
NY 43
4%
OH 35
3%
IL 33
3%
TN 31
3%
AL 29
3%
VA 29
3%
AZ 26
2%
SC 26
2%
MA 24
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19706
19715
197210
197313
197422
197535
197648
197780
197869
197999
1980119
1981127
1982157
1983170
1984144
1985199
1986212
1987334
1988407
1989668
1990835
19911,023
19921,022
19931,224
19941,329
19951,435
19961,717
19971,793
19982,194
19992,332
20002,743
20013,336
20023,446
20033,403
20043,421
20053,392
20063,704
20073,819
20083,710
20093,786
20103,428
20113,342
20122,997
20132,871
20142,768
20152,534
20162,260
20172,116
20181,925
20191,788
20201,612
20211,452
20221,342
20231,239
20241,221